Once a Thief (1994)

  • R
  • 01/14/1994 (US)
  • Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
  • 1h 43m

They only stop to reload.

Overview

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

Janet Chun Siu-Chun

Writer

John Woo

Screenplay, Director, Story

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Writer

Cast

Chow Yun-fat's headshot

Chow Yun-fat

Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung's headshot

Leslie Cheung

James / Jim
Cherie Chung's headshot

Cherie Chung

Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong's headshot

Paul Chu Kong

Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang's headshot

Kenneth Tsang

Chow / Dad
Woo Fung's headshot

Woo Fung

Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton's headshot

Pierre Yves Burton

Mr. Burton
John Dang's headshot

John Dang

Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe

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