Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
Creator: Roland Kibbee
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
It Takes a Thief is a 1968 action & adventure and drama TV series from the United States created by Roland Kibbee, starring Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne and Edward Binns. It first aired on January 9, 1968. The series has 3 seasons and 66 episodes on ABC. Episodes run about 50 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.2/10 from 26 votes — well received.
It Takes a Thief premiered on January 9, 1968.
It Takes a Thief was created by Roland Kibbee.
The main cast includes Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne, Edward Binns and Fred Astaire.
It Takes a Thief has 3 seasons (66 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 26 ratings, so fans of action & adventure and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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Roland Kibbee
Robert Wagner
Malachi Throne
Edward Binns
Fred Astaire