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Once a Thief

Once a Thief

always a target, for either side of the law!

19656.41h 47mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by Ralph Nelson
Written by Zekial Marko
Produced by Jacques Bar
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Top 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

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Themes & Keywords

robberyheistfilm noir

About Once a Thief

Once a Thief is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1965 exploring themes of robbery, heist, film noir. Directed by Ralph Nelson, it stars Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin. 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.

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