Once a Thief (1991)
Original title: 縱橫四海
Once a Thief is a 1991 Chinese-language action movie directed by John Woo, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung.
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Quick answers
What is Once a Thief about?
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief was released on 2 February 1991.
How long is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief runs 1h 49m.
Who made Once a Thief?
Once a Thief was directed by John Woo.
Where can I watch Once a Thief?
Once a Thief is available on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, YouTube Free and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Once a Thief
Stream: Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat as Red Bean Puddin / Joe
- Leslie Cheung as James / Jim
- Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Red Bean / Cherie
- Paul Chu Kong as Chu / Godfather
- Kenneth Tsang as Chow / Dad
- Woo Fung as Mr. Cheung
- Pierre Yves Burton as Mr. Burton
- John Tang Yat-Kwan as Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
- Tong Ka-Fai as Young James / Young Jim
- Leila Tong as Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
- David Wu as Auctioneer
- John Woo as Stanley Wu