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Once a Thief(1965)
Status: Released
Date: 1965-04-24
64%
25 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
always a target, for either side of the law!
Overview:
Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.
Languages: Cantonese, English, Italian.
Countries:
France,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)
Movie: Once a Thief
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alain Delon
Eddie Pedak
Ann-Margret
Kristine Pedak
Van Heflin
Inspector Mike Vido
Jack Palance
Walter Pedak
John Davis Chandler
James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman
Jeff Corey
Lieutenant Kebner
Steve Mitchell
Frank Kane
Tammy Locke
Kathy Pedak
Tony Musante
Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein
Zekial Marko
Luke
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