Once a Thief

“They only stop to reload.”

6.7

1991

1h 48m

ActionComedyThrillerCrime

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

Key Crew

Director

John Woo

Producers

Terence Chang

Linda Kuk Mei-Lai

Writers

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

John Woo

Janet Chun Siu-Chun

Cinematography

Poon Hang-Sang

Music

Man-Yee Lam

Cast (15)

Chow Yun-Fat

Red Bean Puddin / Joe

Leslie Cheung

James / Jim

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