Make Like a Thief(1964)
Juokse kuin varas
He was a man on the lam!
Make Like a Thief Synopsis
Arrested for a murder he didn't commit, American adventurer Bart Lanigan is about to be deported from Finland on a freighter. In the Helsinki harbor, he himself becomes a target for a hit man but manages to escape back to land. Lanigan contacts Arvo Mäki, a womanizing local con man recommended to him as a man he could trust. Lanigan is in Finland to catch an American millionaire businessman, Leonard Weston alias Lawrence Walker, who has fled the USA with the company's monies and begun investing them in Finland. Looking for the mysterious L.W. character while trying to get rid of various hit men, Lanigan and Mäki travel around picturesque southern Finland, joined by a pretty night club singer Marja Salo who won't leave Lanigan alone and insists on marrying him.
Make Like a Thief (1964) is a crime and thriller film directed by Palmer Thompson, released on November 20, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Richard Long, Åke Lindman, Pirkko Mannola and Aulikki Tarnanen. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Palmer Thompson
- Writers:
- Palmer Thompson
- Producers:
- Veikko Laihanen
- Cinematographer:
- Kalle Peronkoski
- Composer:
- Erkki Melakoski
- Production:
- V.P Productions, Veikko Laihanen
- Status:
- Released
Make Like a Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Long
as V. Bartley 'Bart' Lanigan
Åke Lindman
as Arvo Mäki
Pirkko Mannola
as Marja Salo
- Aulikki Tarnanen
Aulikki Tarnanen
as Helvi Östman
- Uolevi Vahteristo
Uolevi Vahteristo
as Einar, Helvi Östman's henchman
Juhani Kumpulainen
as Leonard Weston / Lawrence Walker
Esko Salminen
as Kari, Helvi Östman's henchman
Rose-Marie Precht
as Toini Saari
- Seppo Wallin
Seppo Wallin
as Jarli Hotti, Helvi Östman's henchman
- Ismo Kallio
Ismo Kallio
as Bank manager's butler
Key crew
Directed by Palmer Thompson, written by Palmer Thompson, produced by Veikko Laihanen.
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Make Like a Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Make Like a Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Make Like a Thief?
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The main cast of Make Like a Thief (1964) includes Richard Long, Åke Lindman, Pirkko Mannola, Aulikki Tarnanen and Uolevi Vahteristo. The film was directed by Palmer Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Make Like a Thief released?
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Make Like a Thief was released on November 20, 1964 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Make Like a Thief worth watching?
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Make Like a Thief (1964) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.