

Once a Thief
Overview
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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Awards & Nominations
6 nominations
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"They only stop to reload."
Status
Released
Original Language
cn
Revenue
$4,303,351
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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
Crew

John Woo
Director
Directing
Janet Chun Siu-Chun
Writer
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Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Writer
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John Woo
Screenplay
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Terence Chang
Producer
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Linda Kuk Mei-Lai
Producer
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Poon Hang-Sang
Director of Photography
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William Yim Wai-Lun
Director of Photography
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Man-Yee Lam
Original Music Composer
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John Woo
Story
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