Tuesday, 12 April 2011

James Caan appearing at "Thief" Double Bill event


Today's Los Angeles Times gives mention of James Caan, star of Michael Mann's Thief, appearing in person at a double bill event this Friday.


Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Fri, April 15
7:30pm

http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/thief-hide-in-plain-sight


Here is an extract:
Caan will be appearing in person with Friday's double bill: 1981's "Thief," which marked Michael Mann's acclaimed feature debut, and Caan's own directing debut, 1980's "Hide in Plain Sight." Though the reviews were strong for the drama about a man who discovers that that his ex-wife's new husband has been put in the witness protection program and she and his children have joined him, the film was barely promoted and languished. He was so disappointed with the outcome, Caan never directed another film.
Full article here.