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Once a Thief

Once a Thief

John Woo

1991

  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Thriller
  • Crime
6.9

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

Cast & crew

  • John WooDirector
  • Chow Yun-FatRed Bean Puddin / Joe
  • Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingJames / Jim
  • Cherie Chung Cho-HungRed Bean / Cherie
  • Paul Chu KongChu / Godfather
  • Kenneth TsangChow / Dad
  • Woo FungMr. Cheung
  • Pierre Yves BurtonMr. Burton
  • John Tang Yat-kwanYoung Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe

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