Once a Thief

Paris. Autumn light on wet pavement. A trio of globe-trotting art thieves pull off elaborate heists for their triad kingpin, until an elaborate scheme threatens their bonds. Woo's comedic crime film delivers stylish action.

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John Woo directed Once a Thief in 1991. See John Woo's full filmography, where to start with John Woo, or where to go after you've seen everything by John Woo.

Once a Thief was released in 1991 (CN original-language production), with a runtime of 109 minutes.