The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Director:

Norman Jewison

Writer:

Alan Trustman (written by)

Release Date:

19 June 1968 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller | Romance

Tagline:

He was young, handsome, a millionaire - and he'd just pulled off the perfect crime! She was young, beautiful, a super sleuth - sent to investigate it!

Plot:

A debonair, adventuresome bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist, only to match wits with a sexy insurance investigator who will do anything to get her man.

Plot Keywords:

Bank | Heist | Insurance Investigator | Police | Boston

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Steve McQueen	...	Thomas Crown
Faye Dunaway	...	Vicki Anderson
Paul Burke	...	Lt. Eddy Malone
Jack Weston	...	Erwin
Biff McGuire	...	Sandy
Addison Powell	...	Abe
Astrid Heeren	...	Gwen
Gordon Pinsent	...	Jamie
Yaphet Kotto	...	Carl
Sidney Armus	...	Arnie
Richard Bull	...	Booth Guard
Peg Shirley	...	Honey
Patrick Horgan	...	Danny
Carol Corbett	...	Miss Sullivan
Tom Rosqui	...	Pvt. Detective
Michael Shillo	...	Swiss Banker
Nora Marlowe	...	Marcie
Sam Melville	...	Dave
Ted Gehring	...	Marvin
Paul Verdier	...	Elevator Operator
Judy Pace	...	Pretty Girl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Leonard Caron	...	Jimmy Weaver (uncredited)
Harry Cooper	...	Ernie (uncredited)
Victor Creatore	...	Cash Room Guard (uncredited)
Allen Emerson	...	Don (uncredited)
Bruce Glover	...	Bank Manager (uncredited)
Nikita Knatz	...	Sketch Artist (uncredited)
Charles Lampkin	...	Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Todd Martin	...	Benjy (uncredited)
Ed T. McDonnell	...	Boston Police Officer at Roadblock (uncredited)
John Orchard	...	John - Crown's Butler (uncredited)
James Rawley	...	Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Patty Regan	...	Girl in Elevator (uncredited)
Paul Rhone	...	Cash Room Guard (uncredited)
Jon Shank	...	Curley (uncredited)
Johnny Silver	...	Bert (uncredited)

Directed by
Norman Jewison

Writing credits
Alan Trustman		(written by) (as Alan R. Trustman)

Produced by
Hal Ashby	....	associate producer
Norman Jewison	....	producer

Original Music by
Michel Legrand

Cinematography by
Haskell Wexler

Film Editing by
Hal Ashby
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt		(as Byron Brandt)
Ralph E. Winters

Casting by
Lynn Stalmaster

Art Direction by
Robert F. Boyle		(as Robert Boyle)

Set Decoration by
Edward G. Boyle		(as Edward Boyle)

Makeup Department
Del Armstrong	....	makeup artist
Jay Sebring	....	hair designer: Steve MQueen (uncredited)

Production Management
Jim Henderling	....	production manager (as James E. Henderling)
Howard Joslin	....	unit manager (as J. Howard Joslin)
Allen K. Wood	....	production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Walter Hill	....	second assistant director
Jack N. Reddish	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Anthony Bavero	....	property
Nikita Knatz	....	sketch artist
Pablo Ferro	....	graphic artist: final cut (uncredited)
Pablo Ferro	....	graphic designer: final cut (uncredited)

Sound Department
Walter Goss	....	sound
Clem Portman	....	sound recordist
James Richard	....	sound editor (as Jim Richard)
Richard Portman	....	foley mixer (uncredited)

Stunts
Roy Jenson	....	stunts (uncredited)
John Moio	....	stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Ralph Gerling	....	camera operator
Morris Rosen	....	key grip
Gaylin P. Schultz	....	key grip (as Gaylin Schultz)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Alan Levine	....	wardrobe
Ron Postal	....	wardrobe consultant: Mr. McQueen
Theadora Van Runkle	....	wardrobe designer: Miss Dunaway (as Thea Van Runkle)

Editorial Department
James D. Young	....	assistant editor (uncredited)

Music Department
Tom Downing	....	music editor
Michel Legrand	....	conductor

Other crew
Kenneth Jay Lane	....	jewelry designer: Miss Dunaway
Alfred Sheinwald	....	technical advisor
Marshall J. Wolins	....	script supervisor (as Marshall Wolins)
Gary Wooten	....	technical advisor
Pablo Ferro	....	title designer (uncredited)
Robert Alan Nelson	....	location scout (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Mirisch Corporation, The (presents)
• Simkoe
• Solar Productions

Distributors

• United Artists (1968) (USA) (theatrical) (released thru)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1972) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
• MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1998) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
• MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1998) (USA) (VHS) (pan/scan)
• MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (USA) (VHS)
• MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) (2000) (UK) (DVD)
• Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
• Seven Films (2008) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
• CBS/Fox Home Video (198?) (USA) (VHS)
• MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (USA) (DVD)
• MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (USA) (DVD) (new transfer)
• Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Pablo Ferro Films  multiple screens (as Pablo Ferro, Films)
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)  this picture made under the jurisdiction of (as I.A.T.S.E.)

Also Known As:

The Crown Caper
Thomas Crown and Company
L'affaire Thomas Crown (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Äventyraren Thomas Crown (Sweden) [sv]
Afera Tomas Kraun (Serbia) [sr]
Crown, o Magnífico (Brazil) [pt]
El affaire de Thomas Crown (Argentina) [es]
El caso Thomas Crown (Spain) [es]
Il caso Thomas Crown (Italy) [it]
Kibar soyguncu (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
O Grande Mestre do Crime (Portugal) [pt]
Thomas Crown (Finland) [fi]
Thomas Crown bankrøver (Norway) [no]
Thomas Crown ist nicht zu fassen (West Germany) [de]
Thomas Crown og Co. (Denmark) [da]
Thomas Crownin tapaus (Finland) [fi]
Ypothesis Thomas Crown (Greece) [el]

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

West Germany:12 | USA:TV-PG | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | USA:R (M.P.A.A. Cert. No. 21612) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario)

Filming Locations:

85 Mt. Vernon Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company:

Mirisch Corporation, The

Trivia:

Legendary documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman reportedly wrote one version, or contributed to screenplay of this film, without any on-screen credit.

Goofs:

Continuity: During the infamous chess scene an overview of the board is shown as Vicki Anderson moves her bishop forward that shows that Crown has already castled, but it is not until later in the scene that he actually performs the move.

Quotes:

Thomas Crown: What a funny, dirty little mind!
Vicki Anderson: It's a funny, dirty little job! So shoot me in the leg!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Veronica Mars: Ain't No Magic Mountain High Enough (#2.13)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

The Windmills Of Your Mind

The Crown Affair is an Under-rated Masterpiece

I had to write this comment after reading the other comment about this fantastic film. You must watch this with the anticipation of someone about to relish an intricate and complex dish, with the feel of The Italian Job in mind, with the knowledge that Steve McQueen is the epitome of cool (see the Tao of Steve), and with the desire to see Movie Making as it should be. This is at base a heist movie, but with Steve at the helm as a wealthy businessman who is in it for kicks, you ride along with him and enjoy his every conquest of Faye Dunaway. The "Chess with Sex" scene is very sensual and has been mimicked in many movies (Austin Powers). The soundtrack is fantastic and I think "Windmills of Your Mind" won an Oscar for Best Soundtrack. The multi-split-screen views are, in my opinion, very clever as they tell different parts of the story whilst building the suspense, as well as looking very stylish. The ending is not confusing, it is intriguing, bittersweet, tantalising, and surprising. Watch and enjoy, those in the know.