Once a Thief (1991)
They only stop to reload.
1991 · R · 1h 48m · Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Director: John Woo
Writers: Janet Chun Siu-Chun, Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, John Woo
Music by: Violet Lam
Cinematography: Poon Hang-Sang, William Yim Wai-Lun
Editor: David Wu
Box office: $4M · Rated 6.8/10 by 184 viewers
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat as Red Bean Puddin / JoeLeslie Cheung as James / JimCherie Chung Cho-Hung as Red Bean / CheriePaul Chu Kong as Chu / GodfatherKenneth Tsang as Chow / DadWoo Fung as Mr. CheungPierre Yves Burton as Mr. BurtonJohn Tang Yat-Kwan as Young Red Bean Pudding / Young JoeTong Ka-Fai as Young James / Young JimLeila Tong as Young Red Bean / Young CherieDavid Wu as AuctioneerJohn Woo as Stanley WuMore like this
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