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Once a Thief (1991)

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  • Feb 2, 1991
  • 1h 48m
  • R

6.9/10

TMDB user score
193 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Once a Thief is a 1991 action and comedy film directed by John Woo. Its leading cast includes Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Its original language is Cantonese.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 48 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
Cantonese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 193 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer [Subtitled] · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Once a Thief

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  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
  • Tencent Video

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  • Plex

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Cast

  • Chow Yun-Fat Red Bean Puddin / Joe
  • Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing 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 Mr. Burton
  • John Tang Yat-kwan Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
  • Tong Ka-Fai Young James / Young Jim
  • Leila Tong Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
  • David Wu Auctioneer
  • John Woo Stanley Wu
  • Phillip Kwok Chui Guard
  • Jack Wong Mr. Cheung's Thug
  • Dave Lam Ching

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