United Artists
Directed by Michael Mann
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Blu-ray, Criterion Collection)
Professional jewel thief James Caan confronts the men who stole his cash after his fence is murdered. He gets the money back, but is also talked into becoming part of their organized ring. His first job is to break into a Chicago bank, which requires lots of welding equipment and power tools. Afterwards, he is not given his promised cut, which sets him off on a vindictive rampage. Michael Mann's theatrical debut is moody and atmospheric, thanks in no small part to the electronic soundtrack by Tangerine Dream, but the gloss tends to be overpowering at times, and Caan's final meltdown just a tad melodramatic.
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