The highly anticipated film 'The Thieves,' starring top Korean and Chinese actors, has confirmed its release date.

The fourth film for Director Choi Jong Hoon, 'The Thieves,' will premiere on July 25.

'The Thieves' is the crime action drama of a team of ten Korean and Chinese thieves who devise a plan to steal notorious diamond 'Tears of the Sun,' hidden at a Macau casino.

Director Choi Jong Hoon of 'The Big Swindle,' 'The High Rollers,' and 'Woochi' joined Korea's best actors for 'The Thieves,' attracting lots of attention.

Just the fact that Korea and China's representative actors will come together for the film is enough to bring audiences to the theater. These actors include Kim Yoon Suk, Kim Hye Soo, Lee Jung Jae, Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Oh Dal Soo, Kim Soo Hyun, Im Dal Hwa, and Lee Shin Jae.

'The Thieves' has been known as 2012's most anticipated film with the news of eight Asian countries' sales even before the release.

With a thrilling story, extravagant action, and unique characters, 'The Thieves' is planning to dominate theaters throughout summer.

'The Thieves' will compete against Hollywood film 'The Dark Knight Rises,' which premieres one week prior.