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Director John Woo

Writer Clifton Ko Chi-Sum (Writer), John Woo (Story), Janet Chun Siu-Chun (Writer)

Original Title 縱橫四海

Release Date February 2, 1991

Runtime 108 min (1h 48m)

Country Hong Kong

Language CN

Budget N/A

Box Office $4,303,351

Studios Golden Princess Film Productions • John Woo Film Production • Milestone Pictures

Once a Thief (1991)

Name: Once a Thief
Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1991-02-02
Rating: 3.4

Directed by John Woo

• Written by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum , John Woo , Janet Chun Siu-Chun

"They only stop to reload."

⭐ 3.4 / 5 (193 votes) ⏱️ 108 min 🎬 Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime

Ratings Breakdown:

193 ratings

0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars

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.

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