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It Takes a Thief

1968 to 1970 Action & Adventure, Drama 3 seasons

TMDB rating 7.2/10 Ended

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.

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    TMDB rating 6.5/10

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Cast and details

  • Robert WagnerAlexander Mundy
  • Malachi ThroneNoah Bain
  • Edward BinnsWallie Powers
  • Fred AstaireAlistair Mundy (voice) (uncredited)
  • Marco LópezCasino Patron (uncredited)
  • Al BainPorter (uncredited)
  • Joseph CottenCol. Heinrich
  • George MurdockFred Devon
  • Susan Saint JamesPrincess Astride /Charlie Brown
  • Sharon AckerEdwina Hopkins
  • Michael ForestCheech
  • Arthur ToveyCrew Member (uncredited)
Created by
Roland Kibbee
Network
ABC
First aired
Jan 9, 1968
Latest episode
Mar 23, 1970

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