Once a Thief
They only stop to reload.
19911h 49m6.9(182 votes)
ActionComedyThrillerCrime
Synopsis
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Once a Thief (1991) is a action, comedy, thriller, and crime film directed by John Woo. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 182 votes.
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Director
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
Woo Fung
Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
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Who stars in Once a Thief?
Once a Thief stars Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, and Paul Chu Kong, and was directed by John Woo.
How long is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.
When did Once a Thief come out?
Once a Thief was released in 1991.
What genre is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief is a action, comedy, thriller, and crime film.
Is Once a Thief worth watching?
Once a Thief holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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