Once a Thief
157 reviews
Action/Comedy
1h 48m
1991
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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Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
- DirectorJohn Woo
- Release2 February 1991
- Genre
- Duration1h 48m
- Budget?
- Revenue$4,303,351
- Rate157 reviews
- Productions
Milestone Productions, Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production
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

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
Guard

Jack Wong Wai-Leung
Mr. Cheung's Thug
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