Once a Thief
"They only stop to reload."
Originally released in 1991. Once a Thief is a action/comedy film. directed by John Woo.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (170 votes)
Box Office
$4.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Revenue
- $4,303,351
Production Companies
- Golden Princess Film Productions
- John Woo Film Production
- Milestone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief was released on February 2, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once a Thief?
The main cast of Once a Thief includes Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang.
Is Once a Thief worth watching?
Once a Thief has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 170 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.