One-Shot Wednesday
On Wednesdays, guess the Chicago-based movie or television show from one screenshot.
Thief
Thief is a 1981 neo-noir directed by Michael Mann starring James Caan in the lead role.
The movie follows the story of Frank, a skilled professional safecracker and jewel thief who operates in Chicago. As Frank takes on a high-risk job, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption and betrayal.
Below, watch Caan explain how he prepared for Thief's safecracking scenes—and the satisfaction he received from doing so.
Welcome to One-Shot Wednesday!
Think you’re a Chicago screen buff?
On Wednesdays, we post one still from a movie or TV show filmed or set in the Windy City. Your mission? Guess the title!
You've already seen this week’s image above. If you're feeling nostalgic, explore the full archive of past challenges to keep the fun rolling.