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Once a Thief (1991) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Once a Thief at a Glance
Once a Thief is a 1991 action, comedy, thriller and crime film from director John Woo, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and came out on February 2, 1991. Once a Thief has a TMDB rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 189 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Where “Once a Thief” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Chow Yun-Fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
Woo Fung
Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
Mr. Burton
John Tang Yat-Kwan
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Thief
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief was released on February 2, 1991.
What is the runtime of Once a Thief?
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in Once a Thief?
Once a Thief stars Chow Yun-Fat as Red Bean Puddin / Joe, Leslie Cheung as James / Jim, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Red Bean / Cherie and Paul Chu Kong as Chu / Godfather. The cast also includes Kenneth Tsang, Woo Fung, Pierre Yves Burton and John Tang Yat-Kwan.
Who directed Once a Thief?
Once a Thief was directed by John Woo. The screenplay is credited to Janet Chun Siu-Chun, Clifton Ko Chi-Sum and John Woo.
What genre is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, comedy, thriller and crime.
What is Once a Thief rated?
Once a Thief is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 189 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Once a Thief for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Once a Thief, "Official Trailer [Subtitled]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Once a Thief?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Once a Thief include High Risk (1995), Rob N Roll (2024), Accident Man (2018), Trap House (2025) and Misdirection (2026).
Can I stream the full movie of Once a Thief on 123Movies?
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