Once a Thief [Limited Edition Blu-ray]

Legendary director John Woo unites with three of Hong Kong’s most charismatic actors – Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung, and Leslie Cheung – for Once a Thief, a rollicking blend of buddy comedy and heist movie, packed with humor and Woo’s signature pulse-pounding action.

The film follows a debonair trio of international art thieves, orphaned street kids from Hong Kong, who, after a successful heist in the French Riviera, set their sights on one last, high-stakes job: stealing a cursed, valuable painting from a heavily guarded fortress. Their plan is jeopardized when they are double-crossed by their former criminal mentor, the villainous triad leader Mr. Chow (Kenneth Tsang). The gang must rely on their wits, skills, and unbreakable friendship to take him down.

Once a Thief showcases Woo's love for classic French crime capers and his comedic talents alongside his flair for action, featuring car stunts by the legendary Rémy Julienne. Thrilling, funny, and surprisingly touching, this film stands tall among Woo’s action movie classics.

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS:

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless Cantonese and English mono audio, plus alternate mono mixes for both languages
• Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack
• Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge
• Handling a Heist: a brand new interview with director John Woo
• Heists and Lows: a brand new interview with producer Terence Chang
• Thoughts About Thievery: a brand new interview with co-writer Clifton Ko
• Stealing Some Shots: a brand new interview with director of photography Poon Hang-Sang
• Art of the Steal: a brand new interview with editor David Wu
• Hong Kong Confidential: a brand new appreciation by author and film historian Grady Hendrix
• Once a Star, Always an Icon: a brand new appreciation

Specifications:

• Media Format: Blu-ray, Collector's Edition
• Run Time: 1 hour and 48 minutes
• Language: Cantonese Chinese, English
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Release Date: 3 August 2026

Experience this action-packed classic with a wealth of bonus features on this limited edition Blu-ray.