Honest Thief cast and characters: Here's who brought the action thriller to life

A still from Honest Thief | Image via Briarcliff Entertainment
A still from Honest Thief | Image via Briarcliff Entertainment

Honest Thief is a film in the action thriller genre that was released on October 16, 2020.

The film is directed by Mark Williams, who has also written the screenplay with Steve Allrich. It's produced by Williams, Myles Nestel, Tai Duncan, and Craig Chapman.

Here's the official synopsis as per IMDb:

"A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he’s falling in love and wants to live an honest life…but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name."

Let's explore all the cast and character details about this film.


Honest Thief cast and characters guide

1) Liam Neeson as Tom Dolan

Liam Neeson plays the role of Tom Dolan in the film. The character is a thief who is aging and decides to turn himself in to the authorities. Neeson has had a long career in Hollywood, and he has done films like Taken, Batman Begins, Schindler's List, and Run All Night.


2) Kate Walsh as Annie Wilkins

A still from Honest Thief | Image via Briarcliff Entertainment
A still from Honest Thief | Image via Briarcliff Entertainment

Kate Walsh portrays Annie Wilkins, who slowly falls for Tom. She is a graduate student in psychology and works at a storage facility where Tom is putting his stolen money. Walsh has appeared in several films and television shows like Private Practice, 13 Reasons Why, and Emily in Paris.


3) Jai Courtney as Agent John Nivens

Jai Courtney plays John Nivens, who is a corrupt FBI agent. He double-crosses Tom when the latter tries to surrender to the authorities. Courtney has acted in titles like The Suicide Squad, Unbroken, and Dangerous Animals.


4) Other cast members of the film include:

  • Jeffrey Donovan as Agent Sean Meyers
  • Anthony Ramos as Agent Ramon Hall
  • Robert Patrick as Agent Sam Baker
  • Jasmine Cephas Jones as Beth Hall
  • Patty O'Neil as Sharon Baker
  • Devon Diep as a nurse

More about Honest Thief

Honest Thief is produced under the banners of The Solution Entertainment Group, Zero Gravity Management, Samuel Marshall Films and Ingenious Media. The film has been shot by Shelly Johnson, while Michael Shawver is the editor. Mark Isham has composed the music.

In a Collider interview, Liam Neeson was asked what it was like to play a guy for whom love was the motivation. He said,

"That’s what attracted me to it. This is a guy who’s served in the Army and who’s actually never fallen in love before. I know that doesn’t come out in the script but that’s how I played it. I’ve been very fortunate to have been in love two or three times in my life, and it’s incredibly powerful and life-changing. That’s what attracted me."

He added,

"Here’s this couple – Kate Walsh and myself – who are not in their 20s or 30s. He calls the police inspector to say he wants to hand himself in. He’s done this and he wants us to come clean through the power of love for this woman. I know it can be such a cliche but that’s what I loved about it."

Honest Thief was released on October 16, 2020.


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