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|cinematography = Poon Hang-sang<br />William Yim |
|cinematography = Poon Hang-sang<br />William Yim |
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|editing = David Wu |
|editing = David Wu |
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|distributor = Golden Princess Film Production Limited |
|distributor = Golden Princess Film Production Limited<br>[[Media Asia Entertainment Group|Media Asia]] |
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|released = Hong Kong |
|released = {{Film date|1991|2|2|Hong Kong|1994|1|14|United States}} |
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|runtime = 103 min. |
|runtime = 103 min. |
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|country = Hong Kong |
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|language = [[Standard Cantonese|Cantonese]], <br />French, <br />English, <br /> |
|language = [[Standard Cantonese|Cantonese]], <br />French, <br />English, <br />[[Hakka language|Hakka]] |
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'''''Once a Thief'''''<ref>{{zh|t=縱橫四海|p=''Zong heng si hai''; Literal Title: ''Criss-Cross Over Four Seas''}}.</ref> is a 1991 Hong Kong crime film written and directed by [[John Woo]] |
'''''Once a Thief'''''<ref>{{zh|t=縱橫四海|p=''Zong heng si hai''; Literal Title: ''Criss-Cross Over Four Seas''}}.</ref> is a 1991 Hong Kong [[Hong Kong action cinema|action]] [[crime film|crime]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[John Woo]] (who played Stanley Wu), and starring [[Chow Yun-fat]], [[Leslie Cheung]], [[Cherie Chung]], [[Kenneth Tsang]] and Chu Kong. |
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Although the action sequences are quite faithful to Woo's typical choreography, comic relief and the general mood distinguish it from his grittier works, such as his previous film, ''[[Bullet in the Head]]'' (1990). Fans of the bloodier John Woo movies may find the bizarre mix of [[Stephen Chow]]-like ''[[mo lei tau]]'' rather confusing. Nonetheless, Woo's endeavor to make something lighter amidst his series of [[heroic bloodshed]] films translated to somewhat of a box office success in Hong Kong. |
Although the [[stage combat|action sequences]] are quite faithful to Woo's typical choreography, comic relief and the general mood distinguish it from his grittier works, such as his previous film, ''[[Bullet in the Head]]'' ([[Hong Kong films of 1990|1990]]). Fans of the bloodier John Woo movies may find the bizarre mix of [[Stephen Chow]]-like ''[[mo lei tau]]'' rather confusing. Nonetheless, Woo's endeavor to make something lighter amidst his series of [[heroic bloodshed]] films translated to somewhat of a box office success in Hong Kong. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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The story is of three orphans (Chow Yun- |
The story is of three orphans (Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung) and their two father figures (Kenneth Tsang and Chu Kong). They are taken in by both a wealthy crime boss (Tsang) which leads to their close friendship, and a kind police officer (Chu). Nevertheless, the trio grows up learning high-tech methods of theft and specialize in stealing treasured paintings. After a heist in France goes awry, Chow's character is thought to be dead and Leslie takes Chow's place as Cherie's lover. However, Chow returns in a wheelchair and the group begins planning their next heist for themselves, fall out of favor with Tsang, and various complications and gun battles ensue. |
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==Cast== |
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*[[Chow Yun-fat]] |
*[[Chow Yun-fat]] - Red Bean Pudding |
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*[[Leslie Cheung]] |
*[[Leslie Cheung]] - James |
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*[[Cherie Chung]] |
*[[Cherie Chung]] - Red Bean |
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*[[Kenneth Tsang]] |
*[[Kenneth Tsang]] - Chow |
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*Chu Kong |
*Chu Kong - Godfather |
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*Woo Fung |
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*John Dang Yat-gwan - Young Red Bean Pudding |
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*Tong Ka-fai - Young James |
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*Declan Wong |
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*Declan Wong - Magician Henchman |
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==Box office== |
==Box office== |
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Once a Thief | |
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![]() Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | John Woo |
Written by | John Woo Janet Chun Clifton Ko |
Produced by | Terence Chang Linda Kuk |
Starring | Chow Yun-fat Leslie Cheung Cherie Chung Kenneth Tsang |
Cinematography | Poon Hang-sang William Yim |
Edited by | David Wu |
Music by | Lam Man-yee |
Distributed by | Golden Princess Film Production Limited Media Asia |
Release dates |
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Running time | 103 min. |
Country | ![]() |
Languages | Cantonese, French, English, Hakka |
Once a Thief[1] is a 1991 Hong Kong action crime comedy film written and directed by John Woo (who played Stanley Wu), and starring Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang and Chu Kong.
Although the action sequences are quite faithful to Woo's typical choreography, comic relief and the general mood distinguish it from his grittier works, such as his previous film, Bullet in the Head (1990). Fans of the bloodier John Woo movies may find the bizarre mix of Stephen Chow-like mo lei tau rather confusing. Nonetheless, Woo's endeavor to make something lighter amidst his series of heroic bloodshed films translated to somewhat of a box office success in Hong Kong.
Plot
The story is of three orphans (Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung) and their two father figures (Kenneth Tsang and Chu Kong). They are taken in by both a wealthy crime boss (Tsang) which leads to their close friendship, and a kind police officer (Chu). Nevertheless, the trio grows up learning high-tech methods of theft and specialize in stealing treasured paintings. After a heist in France goes awry, Chow's character is thought to be dead and Leslie takes Chow's place as Cherie's lover. However, Chow returns in a wheelchair and the group begins planning their next heist for themselves, fall out of favor with Tsang, and various complications and gun battles ensue.
Cast
- Chow Yun-fat - Red Bean Pudding
- Leslie Cheung - James
- Cherie Chung - Red Bean
- Kenneth Tsang - Chow
- Chu Kong - Godfather
- Woo Fung
- John Dang Yat-gwan - Young Red Bean Pudding
- Tong Ka-fai - Young James
- Leila Tong - Young Red Bean
- Declan Wong - Magician Henchman
- David Wu Auctioneer
- John Woo - Stanley Wu
Box office
The film grossed $33,397,149 HKD in Hong Kong.
See also
- Once a Thief (1996), a Canadian TV movie remake starring with Nicholas Lea and Ivan Sergei that was later spun off into a television series of the same name which ran from 1997 to 1998. Both films were directed by John Woo.
DVD release
On 10 January 2005, DVD was released in Hong Kong Legends at UK in Region 2.
Eight months later, The John Woo Collection DVD were released on 5 September 2005 at 4 disc set including two action crime films they were: Bullet in the Head and The Killer they all three films directed by John Woo.