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Once a Thief(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-02-02
67%
157 Votes
Time: 1h 48m
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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.
Languages: Cantonese, English, French, Japanese.
Countries:
Hong Kong
Revenue: $4,303,351.00
ProductionCompanies:
Milestone Productions
Golden Princess Film Productions
John Woo Film Production
Movie: Once a Thief
Top 10 Billed Cast
周潤發
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
張國榮
James / Jim
鍾楚紅
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
曾江
Chow / Dad
胡楓
Mr. Cheung
鄧一君
Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-Fai
Young James / Young Jim
唐寧
Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
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