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Once a Thief (1991)

Original Title: 縱橫四海

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1h 48min
Once a Thief

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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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Cast

Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat

Red Bean Puddin / Joe

Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung

James / Jim

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

Red Bean / Cherie

Paul Chu Kong
Paul Chu Kong

Chu / Godfather

Kenneth Tsang
Kenneth Tsang

Chow / Dad

Woo Fung
Woo Fung

Mr. Cheung

Pierre Yves Burton
Pierre Yves Burton

Mr. Burton

John Tang Yat-kwan
John Tang Yat-kwan

Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe

Tong Ka-Fai
Tong Ka-Fai

Young James / Young Jim

Leila Tong
Leila Tong

Young Red Bean / Young Cherie

David Wu
David Wu

Auctioneer

John Woo
John Woo

Stanley Wu

Phillip Kwok Chui
Phillip Kwok Chui

Guard

Jack Wong
Jack Wong

Mr. Cheung's Thug

Dave Lam Ching
Dave Lam Ching

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