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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Once A Thief | |name = Once A Thief | ||
|picture = OAT.jpg | |picture = OAT.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = Film Poster | ||
|country = [[ | |country = [[File:HOK.jpg|25px]] Hong Kong | ||
|director = [[John Woo]] | |director = [[John Woo]] | ||
|date= 1991 | |date = 1991 | ||
|language = | |language = Cantonese<br>French<br>English | ||
|studio=Golden Princess Film Production Limited | |studio = Golden Princess Film Production Limited | ||
|distributor= | |distributor = Golden Princess Amusement Co., Ltd. | ||
|character1= | |character1=Joe | ||
|actor1=[[Chow Yun-Fat]] | |actor1=[[Chow Yun-Fat]] | ||
|character2=Jim | |character2=Jim | ||
|actor2=[[Leslie Cheung]] | |actor2=[[Leslie Cheung]] | ||
|character3= | |character3=Cheri | ||
|actor3=Cherie Chung | |actor3=Cherie Chung | ||
|character4= | |character4=Chow | ||
|actor4=[[Kenneth Tsang]] | |actor4=[[Kenneth Tsang]] | ||
|character5= | |character5=Chu | ||
|actor5= | |actor5=Chu Kong | ||
|character6= | |character6=Stanley Wu | ||
|actor6= | |actor6=Wu Fung | ||
|character7= | |character7=Mr. Burton | ||
|actor7= | |actor7=Pierre Yves Burton | ||
|character8= | |character8= | ||
|actor8= | |actor8= | ||
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|actor10= | |actor10= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Once A Thief''''' (original title: 縱橫四海 - ''Zong heng si hai'') is a 1991 Hong Kong heist action film directed by [[John Woo]] and starring [[Chow Yun-Fat]], Cherie Chung, and [[Leslie Cheung]] as three orphans who grow up to become high-end art thieves. When one heist goes bad, the trio struggle to maintain their relationship. John Woo would also direct a [[Once A Thief (1996)|1996 television film remake]], which was subsequently turned into a Canadian-produced television series. | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Beretta 92F == | == Beretta 92F == | ||
A [[Beretta 92F]] is seen in the hands of several characters including Joe ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) and Jim ([[Leslie Cheung]]). | |||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Yun fat chow 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:Yun fat chow 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still of Joe ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holding a Beretta 92F.]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 06.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe holds a Beretta 92F.]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 19.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim ([[Leslie Cheung]]) fires a Beretta 92F.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson 669 == | == Smith & Wesson 669 == | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson 669]] is pulled by | A [[Smith & Wesson 669]] is pulled by Chow ([[Kenneth Tsang]]). | ||
[[Image:Smith & wesson model 669.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Smith & wesson model 669.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 669 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 28.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chow ([[Kenneth Tsang]]) pulls a Smith & Wesson 669.]] | ||
== Walther PP == | == Walther PP == | ||
A [[Walther PP Pistol Series#Walther PP|Walther PP]] is also used by Jim and various characters. | |||
[[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post WWII Walther PP | [[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post-WWII Walther PP pistol - .32 ACP. Though most of the pistols built immediately after the war were made by ''Manurhin'' of France (under license), but the guns are marked "Made in West Germany".]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 03.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim ([[Leslie Cheung]]) fires a Walther PP.]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster in the background fires his Walther PP.]] | ||
==Walther P5== | ==Walther P5== | ||
A [[Walther P5]] is held by one of | A [[Walther P5]] is held by one of Chow's henchmen. | ||
[[Image:Walther-P5.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[Image:Walther-P5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P5 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 32.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Walther P5 is seen on the bottom left corner.]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 33.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster on the right has a Beretta 92F and a Walther P5.]] | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | |||
A [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|Colt M1911A1]] is used by the gangsters during the final shootout. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Uzi== | |||
One of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim uses a full size [[Uzi]]. Jim also uses one during the final shootout. | |||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:OAT 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires his Uzi.]] | |||
[[Image:OAT 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jim ([[Leslie Cheung]]) fires the Uzi.]] | |||
==Mini Uzi== | |||
A [[Uzi#Mini Uzi|Mini Uzi]] is used by one of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim. | |||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi with folded stock - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:OAT 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin in the foreground fires his Mini Uzi.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | |||
One of the gangsters is briefly seen using a [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] during the final shootout. | |||
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and extended stock - 9x19mm]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ==Mossberg 500 Cruiser== | ||
One of the assassins sent to eliminate Jim | One of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim uses a [[Mossberg 500 series shotgun#Mossberg 500 Cruiser|Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] fitted with a heat shield. | ||
[[Image:Mossbergcruiser1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser with heat shield - 12 | [[Image:Mossbergcruiser1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser with a heat shield - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 13.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires his Mossberg 500 Cruiser.]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
A [[Remington 870]] with a pistol grip is used during the final shootout. | A [[Remington Model 870|Remington 870]] with a pistol grip and a sawed-off barrel is used by the gangsters during the final shootout. Jim also takes this shotgun and uses it. | ||
[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube | [[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube and extended stock - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 33 | [[Image:OAT 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster on the left holds his Remington 870.]] | ||
== | ==Beretta M3P== | ||
One of the gangsters is seen with a [[Beretta M3P]] shotgun. | |||
[[ | [[File:Beretta M3P.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Beretta M3P - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:OAT | [[Image:OAT 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster in the foreground fires his Beretta M3P.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== Galil AR == | == Galil AR == | ||
A [[Galil AR]] rifle is | A [[Galil|Galil AR]] assault rifle is used by an assassin on the boat. | ||
[[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:OAT 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:OAT 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster in the foreground fires his Galil AR.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
== CIS Ultimax 100 Mk.3 == | |||
An [[Ultimax 100|Ultimax 100 Mk.3]] light machine gun fitted with a 30-round magazine is used by a gangster. | |||
[[Image:Ultimax mk3 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|CIS Ultimax 100 Mk.3 with detached magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:OAT 23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gangster holds his Ultimax 100.]] | |||
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Once A Thief (original title: 縱橫四海 - Zong heng si hai) is a 1991 Hong Kong heist action film directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung, and Leslie Cheung as three orphans who grow up to become high-end art thieves. When one heist goes bad, the trio struggle to maintain their relationship. John Woo would also direct a 1996 television film remake, which was subsequently turned into a Canadian-produced television series.
The following weapons were used in the film Once A Thief (1991):
Handguns
Beretta 92F
A Beretta 92F is seen in the hands of several characters including Joe (Chow Yun-Fat) and Jim (Leslie Cheung).
Smith & Wesson 669
A Smith & Wesson 669 is pulled by Chow (Kenneth Tsang).
Walther PP
A Walther PP is also used by Jim and various characters.
Walther P5
A Walther P5 is held by one of Chow's henchmen.
Colt M1911A1
A Colt M1911A1 is used by the gangsters during the final shootout.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
One of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim uses a full size Uzi. Jim also uses one during the final shootout.
Mini Uzi
A Mini Uzi is used by one of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
One of the gangsters is briefly seen using a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 during the final shootout.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
One of the assassins sent to eliminate Joe and Jim uses a Mossberg 500 Cruiser fitted with a heat shield.
Remington 870
A Remington 870 with a pistol grip and a sawed-off barrel is used by the gangsters during the final shootout. Jim also takes this shotgun and uses it.
Beretta M3P
One of the gangsters is seen with a Beretta M3P shotgun.
Rifles
Galil AR
A Galil AR assault rifle is used by an assassin on the boat.
Machine Guns
CIS Ultimax 100 Mk.3
An Ultimax 100 Mk.3 light machine gun fitted with a 30-round magazine is used by a gangster.
