The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Director
John McTiernan
Main cast
Pierce Brosnan; Rene Russo; Denis Leary; Ben Gazzara; Frankie Faison
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Description
A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.
John McTiernan
Main cast
Pierce Brosnan; Rene Russo; Denis Leary; Ben Gazzara; Frankie Faison
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Description
A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.
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