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Once a Thief poster

Once a Thief

They only stop to reload.

6.9(188)19911h 48mReleased

Directed by John Woo

Action Comedy Thriller Crime

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

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Release: February 2, 1991
Runtime: 1h 48m
Revenue: $4,303,351
Popularity: 5.8

Top Cast

Chow Yun-Fat — Chow Yun-Fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe

Leslie Cheung — Leslie Cheung
James / Jim

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung — Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Red Bean / Cherie

Paul Chu Kong — Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather

Kenneth Tsang — Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad

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Mr. Cheung

Pierre Yves Burton

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John Tang Yat-Kwan — John Tang Yat-Kwan
Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe

Tong Ka-Fai — Tong Ka-Fai
Young James / Young Jim

Leila Tong — Leila Tong
Young Red Bean / Young Cherie

David Wu — David Wu
Auctioneer

John Woo — John Woo
Stanley Wu

Phillip Kwok Chui — Phillip Kwok Chui
Guard

Jack Wong — Jack Wong
Mr. Cheung's Thug

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