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Once a Thief

Plot: Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed
Release Date: Saturday, February 2 1991
33 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Chow Yun-fatChow Yun-fat
Chow Yun-fat was
35 in Once a Thief
as 'Red Bean Puddin / Joe'.
Wed, May 18 1955
Portrait of Leslie CheungLeslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung was
34 in Once a Thief
as 'James / Jim'.
Wed, Sep 12 1956 –
Tue, Apr 01 2003
Portrait of Cherie ChungCherie Chung
Cherie Chung was
30 in Once a Thief
as 'Red Bean / Cherie'.
Tue, Feb 16 1960
Portrait of Paul Chu KongPaul Chu Kong
Paul Chu Kong was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Chu / Godfather'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth TsangKenneth Tsang
Kenneth Tsang was
56 in Once a Thief
as 'Chow / Dad'.
Sun, Sep 02 1934 –
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Portrait of Woo FungWoo Fung
Woo Fung was
59 in Once a Thief
as 'Mr. Cheung'.
Mon, Jan 18 1932
Portrait of Pierre Yves BurtonPierre Yves Burton
Pierre Yves Burton was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Mr. Burton'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DangJohn Dang
John Dang was
14 in Once a Thief
as 'Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe'.
Sun, Oct 24 1976
Portrait of Tong Ka-FaiTong Ka-Fai
Tong Ka-Fai was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Young James / Young Jim'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leila TongLeila Tong
Leila Tong was
9 in Once a Thief
as 'Young Red Bean / Young Cherie'.
Sat, Dec 05 1981
Portrait of David WuDavid Wu
David Wu was
38 in Once a Thief
as 'Auctioneer'.
Thu, Jul 31 1952
Portrait of John WooJohn Woo
John Woo was
44 in Once a Thief
as 'Stanley Wu'.
Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Phillip Chung-Fung KwokPhillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok was
39 in Once a Thief
as 'Guard'.
Sun, Oct 21 1951
Portrait of Jack Wong Wai-LeungJack Wong Wai-Leung
Jack Wong Wai-Leung was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Mr. Cheung's Thug'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of John WooJohn Woo
John Woo was
44 in Once a Thief
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'
Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Poon Hang-SangPoon Hang-Sang
Poon Hang-Sang was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William Yim Wai-LunWilliam Yim Wai-Lun
William Yim Wai-Lun was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clifton Ko Chi-SumClifton Ko Chi-Sum
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum was
32 in Once a Thief
as 'Writer'
Wed, Aug 06 1958
Portrait of Janet Chun Siu-ChunJanet Chun Siu-Chun
Janet Chun Siu-Chun was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Writer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terence ChangTerence Chang
Terence Chang was
42 in Once a Thief
as 'Producer'
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Portrait of Linda Kuk Mei-LaiLinda Kuk Mei-Lai
Linda Kuk Mei-Lai was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amy Chin Siu-WaiAmy Chin Siu-Wai
Amy Chin Siu-Wai was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Associate Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David WuDavid Wu
David Wu was
38 in Once a Thief
as 'Editor'
Thu, Jul 31 1952
Portrait of Man-Yee LamMan-Yee Lam
Man-Yee Lam was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Original Music Composer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leslie CheungLeslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung was
34 in Once a Thief
as 'Theme Song Performance'
Wed, Sep 12 1956 –
Tue, Apr 01 2003
Portrait of Phillip Chung-Fung KwokPhillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok was
39 in Once a Thief
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Sun, Oct 21 1951
Portrait of Fanny Leung Man-YeeFanny Leung Man-Yee
Fanny Leung Man-Yee was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James Leung Wah-SingJames Leung Wah-Sing
James Leung Wah-Sing was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shirley ChanShirley Chan
Shirley Chan was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel BaschieriDaniel Baschieri
Daniel Baschieri was
>> in Once a Thief
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday