Once a Thief (1991)
Once a Thief (1991)
Plot.
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 to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Chow Yun-fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim / Theme Song Performance
Cherie Chung
Red Bean / Cherie
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
Wu Fung
Mr. Cheung
Pierre Yves Burton
Mr. Burton
David Wu
Auctioneer
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 / Editor
John Woo
Stanley Wu (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director
Janet Chun
Writer
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Writer
Terence Chang
Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 2, 1991
Original Name縱橫四海
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 43m
Content RatingR
Box Office$4,303,351
Filming LocationsVancouver, Canada
Genres
Wiki.
Once a Thief (Chinese: 縱橫四海; Literal Title: Criss-Cross Over Four Seas) is a 1991 Hong Kong heist comedy film directed by John Woo, who also wrote the screenplay with Janet Chun and Clifton Ko. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang and Paul Chu. The film was released on 2 February 1991, before the lucrative Chinese Lunar New Year holiday season.
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