Once a Thief
"always a target, for either side of the law!"
Originally released in 1965. Once a Thief is a crime/drama film. directed by Ralph Nelson.
Starring Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, and Van Heflin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Alain Delon
as Eddie Pedak
Ann-Margret
as Kristine Pedak
Van Heflin
as Inspector Mike Vido
Jack Palance
as Walter Pedak
John Davis Chandler
as James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman
Jeff Corey
as Lieutenant Kebner
Steve Mitchell
as Frank Kane
Tammy Locke
as Kathy Pedak
Tony Musante
as Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein
Zekial Marko
as Luke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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.
How long is Once a Thief?
Once a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief was released on April 24, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once a Thief?
The main cast of Once a Thief includes Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, John Davis Chandler.