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Once a Thief

R19911h 48mJohn Woo
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 56%

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"They only stop to reload."

Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

ActionComedyThrillerCrime

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once a Thief (1991) 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 stars in Once a Thief?

Once a Thief stars 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). The film was directed by John Woo.

How long is Once a Thief?

Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is Once a Thief worth watching?

Once a Thief holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Action, Comedy, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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