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It Takes a Thief

1968–1969 Action & Adventure • Drama

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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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
3
Total Episodes
66
First Air Date
Jan 9, 1968
Most Recent Air Date
Mar 23, 1970
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
6.3
Seasons
3
Episodes
66

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