---
title: "Make Like a Thief"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/make-like-a-thief-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 479201
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Make Like a Thief (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/make-like-a-thief-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Make Like a Thief is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by V.P Productions, Veikko Laihanen. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Wrongly accused American fights hitmen and con artists in a Helsinki chase."

### Why Watch
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase across Helsinki
- Intriguing partnership with a local con man
- Classic 1960s crime‑thriller atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes violent confrontations and adult themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, noir, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/make-like-a-thief-1964#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Palmer Thompson, Åke Lindman
- **Networks / Studios**: V.P Productions, Veikko Laihanen

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Long** as *V. Bartley 'Bart' Lanigan*
- **Åke Lindman** as *Arvo Mäki*
- **Pirkko Mannola** as *Marja Salo*
- **Aulikki Tarnanen** as *Helvi Östman*
- **Uolevi Vahteristo** as *Einar, Helvi Östman's henchman*
- **Juhani Kumpulainen** as *Leonard Weston / Lawrence Walker*
- **Esko Salminen** as *Kari, Helvi Östman's henchman*
- **Rose-Marie Precht** as *Toini Saari*
- **Seppo Wallin** as *Jarli Hotti, Helvi Östman's henchman*
- **Ismo Kallio** as *Bank manager's butler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is American adventurer Bart Lanigan.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Finland, primarily in Helsinki.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a crime and thriller film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on 20 November 1964 in Finland.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 28 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Make Like a Thief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/479201)
- [Run Like a Thief (1967): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/214979-run-like-a-thief/tvurci)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*