It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief (1968-1970)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure

Alexander Mundy was a cat burglar and professional thief who had style, class and talent. He made only one mistake—getting caught. While serving a sentence in San Jobel Prison, he was contacted by representatives of the US Government spy agency, SIA. They offered to get him out if he would put his talents to work stealing for the government. Accepting the offer, he worked closely with an SIA department head, Noah Bain, who was his boss, aide, associate, friend and watchdog. During the second season he was now a free agent and his new SIA contact was Wallie Powers. Alexander's dad Alister became a semi-regular who was also a retired thief, from whom he had learned all his skills, and who occasionally teamed with his son on special jobs.

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Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E24Project "X"Mar 23, 1970
S03E23Beyond a Treasonable DoubtMar 16, 1970
S03E22An Evening With Alister MundyMar 9, 1970
S03E21The Suzie Simone CaperMar 2, 1970
S03E20To Sing a Song of MurderFeb 23, 1970
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did "It Takes a Thief" premiere?

"It Takes a Thief" premiered on January 9, 1968.

Who were the main actors in "It Takes a Thief"?

Robert Wagner and Fred Astaire were the main actors in "It Takes a Thief".

What was the genre of "It Takes a Thief"?

"It Takes a Thief" was a spy-fi TV series.

Who created "It Takes a Thief"?

"It Takes a Thief" was created by Roland Kibbee.

What was the premise of "It Takes a Thief"?

"It Takes a Thief" focused on a thief who steals for the government in exchange for his freedom.

In the show, what was the thief's name?

The main character's name in "It Takes a Thief" was Alexander Mundy.

What was Alexander Mundy's occupation before being a thief for the government?

Before becoming a thief for the government, Alexander Mundy was a cat burglar.

Who did Alexander Mundy work for in "It Takes a Thief"?

Alexander Mundy worked for the government agency SIA in "It Takes a Thief".

Did "It Takes a Thief" win any awards?

Yes, "It Takes a Thief" won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing.

Did "It Takes a Thief" have a theme song?

Yes, "It Takes a Thief" had a theme song called "The Big Score".

Who composed the theme song for "It Takes a Thief"?

Dave Grusin composed the theme song for "It Takes a Thief".

How many episodes of "It Takes a Thief" were produced in total?

There were 66 episodes of "It Takes a Thief" produced in total.

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Also known as

  • Ladrón sin destino (Colombia)
  • Требуется вор (Russian Federation)
  • Воровские дела (Russian Federation)

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