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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1965-04-24
Languageen
Runtime1h 47m
Production

Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

6.5(30)
•1965•1h 47m

Once a Thief

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

CrimeDramaThriller

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.

Director
Ralph Nelson
Writing & Screenplay
Zekial Marko
Cinematography
Robert Burks

Principal Cast

22 credited
Alain Delon
Alain DelonEddie Pedak
Ann-Margret
Ann-MargretKristine Pedak
Van Heflin
Van HeflinInspector Mike Vido
Jack Palance
Jack PalanceWalter Pedak
John Davis Chandler
John Davis ChandlerJames Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman
Jeff Corey
Jeff CoreyLieutenant Kebner
Steve Mitchell
Steve MitchellFrank Kane
Tammy Locke
Tammy LockeKathy Pedak
Tony Musante
Tony MusanteCleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein
Zekial Marko
Zekial MarkoLuke

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Once a Thief (1965) | Cinelio