Quick facts
- Released
- February 2, 1991
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- R
- Box office
- $4.3M
- IMDb
- tt0101020
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Language
- Cantonese, English, French
- Studio
- Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production, Milestone Pictures
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
Woo Fung
Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
Mr. Burton
John Tang Yat-Kwan
Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-Fai
Young James / Young Jim
Leila Tong
Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
David Wu
Auctioneer
John Woo
Stanley Wu
Phillip Kwok Chui
Guard
Jack Wong
Mr. Cheung's Thug
Dave Lam Ching
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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.
- Who stars in Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief stars Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Paul Chu Kong.
- When was Once a Thief released?
- Once a Thief is a 1991 action, comedy, thriller, crime film.
- Where can I watch Once a Thief?
- You can watch Once a Thief with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.