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Once a Thief

Film · 1991

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Woowriter · director
  2. Janet Chun Siu-Chunwriter
  3. Clifton Ko Chi-Sumwriter
  4. David Wueditor
  5. William Yim Wai-Luncinematographer
  6. Violet Lamcomposer
  7. Poon Hang-Sangcinematographer
  8. Amy Chin Siu-Waiproducer
  9. Linda Kuk Mei-Laiproducer
  10. Terence Changproducer
  11. Fanny Leung Man-Yeeproduction designer

On screen

  1. Cherie Chung Cho-Hunglead actor
  2. Paul Chu Konglead actor
  3. Leslie Cheunglead actor
  4. Chow Yun-Fatlead actor
  5. David Wusupporting actor
  6. John Tang Yat-Kwansupporting actor
  7. Pierre Yves Burtonsupporting actor
  8. Tong Ka-Faisupporting actor
  9. Leila Tongsupporting actor
  10. Woo Fungsupporting actor
  11. Kenneth Tsangsupporting actor
  12. John Wooguest actor
  13. Dave Lam Chingguest actor
  14. Phillip Kwok Chuiguest actor
  15. Jack Wongguest actor
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From the people who made Once a Thief

57
  1. Hard Boiled1992 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. Bullet in the Head1990 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. The Killer1989 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. A Better Tomorrow II1987 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  5. A Better Tomorrow1986 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  6. Red Cliff II2009 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  7. Blackjack1998 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  8. The Replacement Killers1998 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  9. The Bride with White Hair1993 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  10. Hand of Death1976 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. All's Well, Ends Well1992 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  12. The Killer2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Legacy of Rage1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. A Chinese Ghost Story1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. Reign of Assassins2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Paycheck2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. The Four2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Big Hit1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Manhunt2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Windtalkers2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Mission: Impossible II2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Hard Target1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Face/Off1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Broken Arrow1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. The 51st State2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. Red Cliff2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Hostage2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Silent Night2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Brotherhood of the Wolf2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  33. Bulletproof Monk2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  34. Bride of Chucky1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Crying Freeman1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Naked Killer1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Appleseed: Ex Machina2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  38. The Corruptor1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  39. Heart of Dragon1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  40. Justice, My Foot!1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. The Hire2001 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  42. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. The Heroic Trio1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Kurosawa's Way2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. CJ72008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Twin Dragons1992 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. Blood: The Last Vampire2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. Fearless2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. Papillon2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. Who Am I?1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. Ip Man 22010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. Kung Fu Hustle2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Crime Story1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. The Accidental Spy2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. Brotherhood of Blades2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. The Adventurers2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Forbidden City Cop1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. God of Gamblers' ReturnChow Yun-Fat1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. The Eagle Shooting HeroesLeslie Cheung1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. Happy TogetherLeslie Cheung1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. RougeLeslie Cheung1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. A Chinese Ghost Story IILeslie Cheung1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Project GutenbergChow Yun-Fat2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Prison on FireChow Yun-Fat1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Anna and the KingChow Yun-Fat1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  9. Days of Being WildLeslie Cheung1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Dragonball EvolutionChow Yun-Fat2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Detective Chinatown 1900Chow Yun-Fat2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. God of GamblersChow Yun-Fat1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. Full ContactChow Yun-Fat1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Cold War IIChow Yun-Fat2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  15. Ashes of TimeLeslie Cheung1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Farewell My ConcubineLeslie Cheung1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Winners & SinnersCherie Chung Cho-Hung1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Curse of the Golden FlowerChow Yun-Fat2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Monkey KingChow Yun-Fat2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. The Children of Huang ShiChow Yun-Fat2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. ConfuciusChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonChow Yun-Fat2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. ShanghaiChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. City on FireChow Yun-Fat1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The LegendPaul Chu Kong1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Let the Bullets FlyChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Police Story 3: Super CopKenneth Tsang1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Big BrotherWoo Fung2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Die Another DayKenneth Tsang2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Kung Fu DunkKenneth Tsang2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Double ImpactWoo Fung1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Rush Hour 2Kenneth Tsang2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Crippled AvengersPhillip Kwok Chui1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The Five VenomsPhillip Kwok Chui1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Detective Chinatown 2Kenneth Tsang2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. God of Gamblers IIChow Yun-Fat1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. City HunterLeila Tong1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndChow Yun-Fat2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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