Once a Thief

They only stop to reload.

6.8/1019911h 48mReleased

ActionComedyThrillerCrime

Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

Released: Feb 2, 1991

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Top Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Red Bean Puddin / Joe

Leslie Cheung

James / Jim

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

Red Bean / Cherie

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