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Thief

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The following guns were used in the movie Thief

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Thief (1981) was director Michael Mann's debut theatrical release. It starred James Caan as Frank, a jewel thief. Mann, director of other famous films such as Heat and Collateral is known for his attention to detail, especially in firearms. He is supposedly a certified range instructor himself, but for this film, he and actor Caan attended classes at Gunsite, a renowned firearms training facility. The story goes that they trained in the "Modern Combat Technique," until Jeff Cooper (founder of Gunsite, and the Technique) learned who Mann's film protagonist was (a criminal). Cooper insisted that a thief would never be allowed to learn the Modern Technique and refused to continue instruction. Allegedly, Chuck Taylor, Cooper's Operations Manager at the time (and a well-known instructor himself), then decided to take them off-site and teach them the methods you see on film.

Caan's training is obvious in the film, with an exaggerated Weaver Stance, high thumbhold grip, tactical reload skills, and his room clearing techniques.


Jim Hoag Customized Longslide m1911

One of the guns used by the main character, Frank (James Caan) is reportedly a 6" longslide m1911 customized by California gunsmith Jim Hoag. The caliber appears to be in .45 ACP, but is not confirmed.