It Takes a Thief

7.2/10196850mEnded3 Seasons · 66 Episodes

Action & AdventureDrama

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.

Released: Jan 9, 1968

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Seasons

Season 1

16 episodes

Season 2

26 episodes

Top Cast

Robert Wagner

Alexander Mundy

Malachi Throne

Noah Bain

Edward Binns

Wallie Powers

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