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5.5 / 10(47 votes)IMDbR19841h 40m$10.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Thief of Hearts

“In the night, secrets are stolen.”

Synopsis

A woman trapped in a boring marriage begins an affair with a handsome man who seems able to read her mind. She doesn't know that he has broken into her house and read her diaries, where she has recorded her deepest thoughts and fantasies.

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Thief of Hearts (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 19, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$9M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.15x

+$1.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $9MWorldwide: $10.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Douglas Day Stewart
Screenplay & Story
Douglas Day Stewart
Original Score
Harold Faltermeyer
Original Title
Thief of Hearts
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$9M
Worldwide Gross
$10.4M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Douglas Day Stewart

Screenplay & Story

Douglas Day Stewart

Original Score & Music

Harold Faltermeyer

Director of Photography

Andrew Laszlo

Film Editing

Tom Rolf

Producers

Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer

Department Leadership Roster

Douglas Day Stewart

Director

Douglas Day Stewart

Writer

Tom Rolf

Editor

Michael Kaplan

Michael Kaplan

Costume Design

Don Simpson

Don Simpson

Producer

Harold Faltermeyer

Harold Faltermeyer

Original Music Composer

Andrew Laszlo

Andrew Laszlo

Director of Photography

Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Producer

Walter Scott

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thief of Hearts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Thief of Hearts about?

A woman trapped in a boring marriage begins an affair with a handsome man who seems able to read her mind. She doesn't know that he has broken into her house and read her diaries, where she has recorded her deepest thoughts and fantasies.

Who directed Thief of Hearts?

Thief of Hearts was directed by Douglas Day Stewart.

Who stars in Thief of Hearts?

The principal cast of Thief of Hearts includes Steven Bauer, Barbara Williams, John Getz, David Caruso, Christine Ebersole.

When was Thief of Hearts released and how long is it?

Thief of Hearts was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of Thief of Hearts?

Thief of Hearts had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $10.4M at the worldwide box office (1.15 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Thief of Hearts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Thief of Hearts was composed by Harold Faltermeyer.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Thief of Hearts?

Thief of Hearts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).