It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

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It Takes a Thief

1968- 1970

3 Seasons

66 Episodes

7.2(25 votes)

Ended

Action & Adventure

Drama

Overview

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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4 members

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Robert Wagner

Alexander Mundy

Robert Wagner

Acting

Malachi Throne

Noah Bain

Malachi Throne

Acting

Edward Binns

Wallie Powers

Edward Binns

Acting

Fred Astaire

Alister Mundy

Fred Astaire

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