Once a Thief
Director: John Woo
Actors: Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung
PlotRaised as orphans by a powerful crime lord, Red Bean Pau, three thieves—Joe, Jim, and Cherie—form a close-knit bond as they are trained in the art of theft and deception. The trio becomes experts in high-stakes art heists, executing them with precision and flair. Joe and Jim view each other as brothers, while Cherie, the only woman in the group, is silently admired by Joe. Their loyalty to each other is strong, but their allegiance to their father figure and criminal mastermind is tested as they tire of the criminal underworld and its moral compromises.
During an elaborate heist in France that promises to be their final job before they pursue a life free from crime, things go awry. The theft puts them in direct conflict with rival gangs and law enforcement. The situation escalates, setting off a chain of events that exposes betrayal and corruption within their own ranks. The three friends find themselves entangled in a dangerous game that threatens their brotherhood, love, and their very lives. As they fight to survive, Joe, Jim, and Cherie must navigate through the treacherous waters of trust and loyalty in a world where one false move could be their last.
Writers: John Woo, Clifton Ko, Janet Chun
Release Date: 02 Feb 1991
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: N/A
Language: French, Cantonese, English, Hakka
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