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Once a Thief (1991): movie guide
Once a Thief (1991) is a Action, Comedy, Thriller running about 108 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 193 votes. Notable cast includes Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Cherie Chung Cho-hung, Paul Chu Kong. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1991-02-02
- Runtime: 108 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1991-02-02

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What is Once a Thief about?
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Cast highlights
Once a Thief features Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Cherie Chung Cho-hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Woo Fung. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1991-02-02. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (193 votes). Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime. Original language: cn. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief is listed as Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief runs about 108 minutes.
- Who stars in Once a Thief?
- Cast highlights include Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Cherie Chung Cho-hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Woo Fung.
- Does Cinema Box stream Once a Thief?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Once a Thief?
- Open the Once a Thief page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








