It Takes a Thief
Action & AdventureDrama

It Takes a Thief

7.2/10 1968 3 Seasons 66 Episodes

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.

On screen

Top Cast

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Alexander Mundy

Malachi Throne

Malachi Throne

Noah Bain

Edward Binns

Edward Binns

Wallie Powers

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Alister Mundy

Marco López

Marco López

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Al Bain

Al Bain

Club Patron (uncredited)

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Col. Heinrich

George Murdock

George Murdock

Fred Devon

Susan Saint James

Susan Saint James

Charlie Brown

Sharon Acker

Sharon Acker

Edwina Hopkins

Michael Forest

Michael Forest

Courier

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Waiter (uncredited)

Episodes guide

Seasons

Specials

Specials

1 episodes · —

Season 1

Season 1

16 episodes · 1968

Season 2

Season 2

26 episodes · 1968

Season 3

Season 3

24 episodes · 1969

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