This special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Tony Stella) is limited to 6,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Taking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.
In Depression Era Mississippi of the 1930s, three men – Bowie (Keith Carradine, The Long Riders), Chicamaw (John Schuck, McCabe & Mrs. Miller) and T-Dub (Burt Remsen, California Split) – break out of prison before embarking on a bank robbery spree across the southern United States. Along the way, Bowie falls in love with Keechie (Shelley Duvall, Popeye) and plans for a future life without violence, if it doesn’t do him in first.
Based on the novel of the same name by Edward Anderson, and adapted for the screen by Joan Tewkesbury (Nashville), Calder Willingham (Rambling Rose) and Robert Altman (who also directed), THIEVES LIKE US is a bullet-riddled romance that’s as concerned with the myth building of the American south as it is the very real relationships between its characters. An often overlooked entry into Altman’s illustrious career, releasing just a year prior to his magnum opus Nashville (1975), THIEVES LIKE US features a rousing ensemble cast that also includes Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and Tom Skerrit (Alien) as well as striking, sun lit, cinematography from noted French director of photograph Jean Boffety (Je T’Aime, Je T’Aime) and would-be iconic costumes by the multi-talented Polly Platt (Paper Moon). Cinématographe is proud to present one of Robert Altman’s very best films in its world 4K UHD debut!
directed by: Robert Altman starring: Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen, Louise Fletcher, Tom Skerritt 1974 / 123 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
Region Free UHD / Region A Blu-ray
New audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson
New interview with screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury
Archival commentary with director Robert Altman
Archival interview with actor Keith Carradine
Theatrical trailer
New written essays by film critics Mitchell Beaupre, Marya E. Gates and Carlos Valladares
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.6905537 / 5 from 307 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Thieves Like Us, a limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase from Vinegar Syndrome, is highly praised for its exceptional film quality, top-notch packaging, and outstanding special features. The film itself, directed by Robert Altman, is celebrated for its excellent restoration and captivating performances by Shelley Duvall and Keith Carradine.
"The transfer looks excellent, and the special features and packaging are top notch." — Adam C.
"Once again, great release from VS, with excellent packaging and presentation, great restoration and plenty of extras." — Milan P.
"So happy to see this wonderful film get a deserved 4K transfer and release from Cinematographe." — Kyle W.
Reviews
Slow-core Altman
"What if you took Bonnie and Clyde, slowed it down 50% and removed the gun fights, it might look something like Thieves Like Us. Not every great crime movie needs a body count, and Altman delivers that here."
— Paul C. (4/5)
Smooth
"Superb move flick looks amazing in 4k very happy with the restoration of this classic"
— Peter F. (5/5)
Slow burn
"Nice to see these forgotten New Hollywood titles resurrected by Cinématographe. I became a fan of Robert Altman after seeing The Player and Short Cuts in theaters back in the day. This was a blind buy for me, but I'm glad I after to my collection and although the pacing is a bit slow, I love all the Depression era period details."
— Steven A. (4/5)
depressive period for Altman
"A much more minimalist scale than usual with Altman, it may remain a more minor work in his filmography, but still just as fascinating with a golden cast."
— Steven E. (5/5)
Underrated Altman, Highly Recommended
"I first saw film, courtesy of Kensington Video, around 2001, when I was going through the films with Keith Carradine, Thieves Like Us is a quality Robert Altman flick, like most of them, but this one stands out a little more than most of his for me. This release is sweet, too. 10/10"
— Ben. Z. (5/5)
Entertaining crime drama
"Entertaining crime drama with a wonderful selection of performers. This looks and sounds great using my 4k setup. Bonus for fans of the shining movie Shelly Duvall. Nifty packaging artwork on cover and comes with a handful of cool extras."
— Kresh R. (4/5)
One of the better releases
"One of the better releases from this line. Very enjoyable."
— Edward l. (4/5)
A lovely looking film, but
"A lovely looking film, but aimless in a less interesting way than Altman at his best. Phenomenal performance from Shelley Duvall."
— Matthew O. (3/5)
Solid
"Not a great Altman, but worthy of his 70s reputation. Cinematographe disc looks and sounds great ofc."
— Patrick H. (4/5)
What's not 2 like?
"It's a 70's Crime Drama! So. . . you GOTTA have it!!!"
— Hans B. (4/5)
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