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1991•108 min•Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime

Once a Thief

Is Once a Thief a Hit or Flop?

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Is Once a Thief worth watching? With a rating of 6.784/10, this Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Once a Thief Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-FatRed Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
Leslie CheungJames / Jim
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Cherie Chung Cho-HungRed Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Paul Chu KongChu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Kenneth TsangChow / Dad
Woo Fung
Woo FungMr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
Pierre Yves BurtonMr. Burton
John Tang Yat-Kwan
John Tang Yat-KwanYoung Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-Fai
Tong Ka-FaiYoung James / Young Jim
Leila Tong
Leila TongYoung Red Bean / Young Cherie

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Is Once a Thief worth watching?

Once a Thief has received mixed reviews with a 6.784/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Comedy, Thriller movies.

Is Once a Thief hit or flop?

Once a Thief has received average ratings (6.784/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Once a Thief?

Once a Thief is a Action, Comedy, Thriller movie that 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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Critic Reviews

ColinJFeb 16, 2017
★ 0

John Woo's breezy crowd-pleaser works in fits and starts, though comedy is clearly not his forte. It mostly exists to showcase the beauty and charisma of its stars.