"Once a Thief"
1991
Directed by John Woo

While still boasting some fine action sequences, this charming heist film highlights John Woo's lighter side. Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung and Cherie Chung play art thieves who decide to turn the tables on their mentor after he double-crosses them. A favorite of Woo fans, filled with wonderful comic moments and especially charming performances from the three leads. Inspired by Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief, the film takes its title from a 1964 film starring Alain Delon, one of Woo's favorite actors. Chinese with English subtitles.  107 minutes.