Once a Thief
They only stop to reload.
1991
Rated
R
103
minutes
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Directed By:
John Woo
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Language
Cantonese
Release Date
February 2, 1991
Revenue
$4,303,351
Cast
Chow Yun-fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim
Cherie Chung
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
Wu Fung
Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
Mr. Burton
John Dang
Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
Tong Ka-Fai
Young James / Young Jim
Leila Tong
Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
David Wu
Auctioneer
John Woo
Stanley Wu
Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Guard
Jack Wong Wai-Leung
Mr. Cheung's Thug
Show Full Crew
Writing
Directing
Production
Terence Chang
Producer
Amy Chin Siu-Wai
Associate Producer
Linda Kuk Mei-Lai
Producer
Daniel Baschieri
Production Manager
Sound
Crew
Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Stunt Coordinator
Poon Hang-Sang
Cinematography
William Yim Wai-Lun
Cinematography
Editing
Art
Costume & Make-Up