| Description |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Language |
English (Dolby 2.0, Dolby mono.) with optional soundtrack in French (Dolby mono), and with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by David Dodge. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1955. |
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Special features: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau; 4 featurettes: "Writing and casting To catch a thief," "The making of To catch a thief," "Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation," "Edith Head: the Paramount years;" theatrical trailer. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
John Robie is a reformed jewel thief who was once known as "The Cat." Robie is suspected of a new rash of gem thefts in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, and he must set out to clear himself. Meeting pampered heiress Frances, he sees a chance to bait the mysterious thief with her mother's fabulous jewels. His plan backfires, however, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 1956: Oscar - Best Cinematography - Color (Robert Burks). |
| Subject |
Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Television adaptations.
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Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Film adaptations.
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Jewel thieves -- France -- Riviera -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Hotels -- France -- Riviera -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Rich people -- France -- Riviera -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Man-woman relationships -- France -- Riviera -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Riviera (France) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1955.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980.
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Hayes, John Michael, 1919-2008.
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Grant, Cary, 1904-1986.
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Grace, Princess of Monaco, 1929-1982.
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Landis, Jessie Royce, 1904-1972.
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Williams, John, 1903-1983.
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Dodge, David, 1910-1974.
To catch a thief.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief |
| ISBN |
1415727635 |
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9781415727638 |
| Standard No. |
097361207346 |
| Music No. |
12073 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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