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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 Wu FungWu Fung
Wu 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 (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Phillip Chung-Fung KwokPhillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok was
39 in Once a Thief
as ''.
Sun, Oct 21 1951
Portrait of Jack Wong Wai-LeungJack Wong Wai-Leung
Jack Wong Wai-Leung was
>> in Once a Thief
as ''.
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Crew

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