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Once a Thief

Once a Thief

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Once a Thief

"always a target, for either side of the law!"

1965

1h 47m

6.5(30 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

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.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

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

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