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1991

Once a Thief

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

Credits

Director

John Woo

Producers

Terence Chang , Linda Kuk Mei-Lai

Writers

Janet Chun Siu-Chun , Clifton Ko Chi-Sum , John Woo

Cinematographers

Poon Hang-Sang , William Yim Wai-Lun

Composer

Violet Lam

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat , Leslie Cheung , Cherie Chung Cho-Hung , Paul Chu Kong , Kenneth Tsang , Woo Fung , Pierre Yves Burton , John Tang Yat-Kwan , Tong Ka-Fai , Leila Tong

Studios

Golden Princess Film Productions , John Woo Film Production , Milestone Pictures

Genres

Crime Thriller Comedy Action

Posters

5
Once a Thief (1991) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Once a Thief (1991) international poster - US
US international
Once a Thief (1991) character poster - US
US character
Once a Thief (1991) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Once a Thief (1991) imax poster - US
US imax

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