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Once a Thief (1965)

Movie ★ 6.5 107 min

Crime Drama Thriller

Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.

Ralph Nelson Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 24, 1965
Runtime
107 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0059540
Studio
Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA),

Themes

Cast

Alain Delon Alain Delon Eddie Pedak Ann-Margret Ann-Margret Kristine Pedak Van Heflin Van Heflin Inspector Mike Vido Jack Palance Jack Palance Walter Pedak John Davis Chandler John Davis Chandler James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman Jeff Corey Jeff Corey Lieutenant Kebner Steve Mitchell Steve Mitchell Frank Kane Tammy Locke Tammy Locke Kathy Pedak Tony Musante Tony Musante Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein Zekial Marko Zekial Marko Luke Yuki Shimoda Yuki Shimoda John Ling Robert Foulk Robert Foulk George (Uncredited) Henry Leff James (Uncredited) Joanna Pang Maria (Uncredited) Paul Frees Paul Frees Voice of Luke (Uncredited) Russell Lee Russell Lee Drummer Spencer Chan Chinese Priest (Uncredited) Sam Flint Sam Flint Security Guard (Uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once a Thief about?
Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.
Who directed Once a Thief?
Once a Thief was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Once a Thief?
Once a Thief stars Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance.
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief is a 1965 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Once a Thief?
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