Once a Thief
“always a target, for either side of the law!”
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.
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Once a Thief - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-18
Top Cast
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Alain Delon
Eddie Pedak
Ann-Margret
Kristine Pedak
Van Heflin
Inspector Mike Vido
Jack Palance
Walter Pedak
John Davis Chandler
James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman
Jeff Corey
Lieutenant Kebner
Steve Mitchell
Frank Kane
Tammy Locke
Kathy Pedak
Tony Musante
Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein
Zekial Marko
Luke
Yuki Shimoda
John Ling
Robert Foulk
George (Uncredited)
Henry Leff
James (Uncredited)
Joanna Pang
Maria (Uncredited)
Paul Frees
Voice of Luke (Uncredited)
Russell Lee
Drummer
Spencer Chan
Chinese Priest (Uncredited)
Sam Flint
Security Guard (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Zekial Marko
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Once a Thief
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Zekial Marko
Lalo Schifrin
Robert Burks
Fredric Steinkamp
Jacques Bar
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Zekial Marko
Screenplay
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Jacques Bar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Once a Thief includes Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, John Davis Chandler.
When was Once a Thief released and how long is it?
Once a Thief was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Once a Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once a Thief was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Once a Thief based on a book or true story?
Once a Thief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zekial Marko".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once a Thief?
Once a Thief holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).