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Once a Thief
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Once a Thief

1991
Directed byJohn Woo
1h 49m

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

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Chow Yun-FatRed Bean Puddin / JoeLeslie CheungJames / JimCherie Chung Cho-HungRed Bean / Cherie
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Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth TsangChow / Dad
Woo FungMr. Cheung
Pierre Yves BurtonMr. Burton
John Tang Yat-KwanYoung Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-FaiYoung James / Young Jim
Leila TongYoung Red Bean / Young Cherie
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GENRES
ActionComedyThrillerCrime
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Golden Princess Film ProductionsJohn Woo Film ProductionMilestone Pictures
RATING
6.8

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