Once a Thief(1991)
“They only stop to reload.”
Overview
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Director
John Woo
Studio
Golden Princess Film Productions
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
as James / Jim
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
as Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
as Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
as Chow / Dad
Woo Fung
as Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
as Mr. Burton
John Tang Yat-Kwan
as Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-Fai
as Young James / Young Jim
Leila Tong
as Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
David Wu
as Auctioneer
John Woo
as Stanley Wu
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Golden Princess Film Productions • John Woo Film Production • Milestone Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once a Thief?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Once a Thief (1991).
What is Once a Thief about?▼
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Who directed Once a Thief?▼
Once a Thief was directed by John Woo and released in 1991. It is a action, comedy, thriller, crime film.
How long is Once a Thief?▼
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Once a Thief?▼
The cast of Once a Thief includes Chow Yun-Fat as Red Bean Puddin / Joe, Leslie Cheung as James / Jim, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Red Bean / Cherie, Paul Chu Kong as Chu / Godfather, Kenneth Tsang as Chow / Dad and more.
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