A master thief known as 'The Cat' (Cary Grant) is forced to defend his innocence when a series of jewel thefts that closely resemble his style throw him back into the spotlight. With the plan of ensnaring the thief, he draws a rich American and her daughter (Grace Kelly) into his elaborate ruses.
Grace Kelly stars as the controlling yet charming Frances Stevens. Her costumes, by Edith Head, are gorgeous; from her ice blue chiffon gown to her elegant white dress. Her character is the personification of class and sophistication: leading a high-speed car chase in a stunning sapphire blue Sunbeam Alpine, white driving gloves and heels. Intuitive and confident, Stevens is a strong leading lady who challenges fashion and indulges in her affluence. To Catch a Thief also relishes in Hitchcock's effective use of light and shadow, with an iconic firework scene that features beautiful cinematography. Concluding in a lavish costume party of Marie Antoinette-esque decadence, the film is underlined by deception, suspense and mystery.
A glamorous and intriguing thriller from Alfred Hitchcock.
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