Thieves Like Us

[Jack Scorpion]

I've never seen THEY LIVE BY NIGHT, which is the classic film noir based on the novel Thieves Like Us.

I have, however, just seen THIEVES LIKE US, the remake by director Robert Altman. It is still set in the 30s and I really liked it.

Anyone else seen it? Anyone seen the original? Anyone read the book?

 

[MudInYerEye]

I'm not especially crazy either filmed version (or BONNIE AND CLYDE for that matter), but the book is great. Stark and poetic. Anderson's other book, HUNGRY MEN, is also a tremendous read.