When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.
"WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!"
Top Billed Cast
Cary Grant
John Robie
Grace Kelly
Frances Stevens
Jessie Royce Landis
Jessie Stevens
John Williams
H. H. Hughson
Charles Vanel
Bertani
Brigitte Auber
Danielle Foussard
Jean Martinelli
Foussard
Georgette Anys
Germaine
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
J John ChardVerified TMDB Critic
2019-05-07
The big man was in jovial mood with this one.
To Catch A Thief, is, when all is said and done, a softer entry on the great Alfred Hitchcock's CV. By his own admission it was a film he viewed as "lightweight", but such is the great mans talent, his softer cinematic efforts still punch the buttons and are films that many filmmakers can readily learn from.
In this one Hitchcock is purely making an entertaining piece for those in the right frame of mind, a splendid mixture of comedy and romance which also culminates in no shortage of dramatic entertainment as well. Cary Grant is perfectly ...
J JPV852Verified TMDB Critic
2020-04-21
Fluffy mystery-romance-thriller excels thanks to the wonderful charms of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. For me, this is a lesser Hitchcock film but still had plenty of fun and entertainment value even though there's nothing really noteworthy in terms of the story or any particular scene. **3.75/5**...
C CinemaSerfVerified TMDB Critic
2022-11-14
Cary Grant is on excellent form in this ultra-sophisticated crime caper. Having long since retired to life on the Côte D'Azur, "John Robie" finds himself at the centre of enquiries as his "Cat" appears to have resurrected itself and is robbing rich folks of their jewels. John Williams again steals his scenes - this times as the insurance adjuster "Hughson" who is convinced, enough, by Grant's protestations to agree to work with him to find the true culprit. Enter the wealthy Jessie Royce Landis ("Jessie"), a self-made American millionairess and her glamorous daughter "Frances" (Grace Kelly). ...
