Legendary director John Woo unites with three of Hong Kong’s most charismatic actors—Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung, and Leslie Cheung—for Once a Thief, a rollicking blend of buddy comedy and heist movie featuring lashings of humour and Woo’s signature pulse-pounding action. This Limited Edition Blu-ray presents the film that showcases Woo's flair for action, comedy chops, and love for classic French crime capers, complete with car stunts by the legendary Rémy Julienne (GoldenEye).

The story follows a debonair trio of international art thieves, orphaned Artful Dodgers from Hong Kong. Fresh from a successful heist in the French Riviera, they target one last score: stealing a valuable, possibly cursed painting from a heavily guarded fortress. Their plan is complicated when they are double-crossed by their former criminal mentor, the villainous triad leader Mr. Chow (Kenneth Tsang, The Killer), forcing the gang to rely on their wits, skills, and unbreakable friendship to survive.

• Features the iconic trio of Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung, and Leslie Cheung.
• Directed by John Woo, showcasing his mastery of action, comedy, and crime caper elements.
• Includes thrilling sequences featuring car stunts coordinated by Rémy Julienne.
• Runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
• Rated suitable for 15 years and over.

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation.
• Original lossless Cantonese and English mono audio, plus alternate mono mixes for both languages.
• Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English for the deaf and hard of hearing subtitles for the English soundtrack.
• Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge.
• Brand new interview: Handling a Heist with director John Woo.
• Brand new interview: Heists and Lows with producer Terence Chang.
• Brand new interview: Thoughts About Thievery with co-writer Clifton Ko.
• Brand new interview: Stealing Some Shots with director of photography Poon Hang-Sang.
• Brand new interview: Art of the Steal with editor David Wu.
• Brand new appreciation: Hong Kong Confidential by author and film historian Grady Hendrix.
• Brand new feature: Once a Star, Always an Icon.

Media Format:

Blu-ray, Collector's Edition

Director:

John Woo

Actors:

Chow Yun-Fat, Cherie Chung, Leslie Cheung

Run Time:

1 hour and 48 minutes

Languages:

English, Cantonese Chinese

Age Rating:

Suitable for 15 years and over

Release Date:

3 August 2026

Experience this thrilling, funny, and surprisingly touching action classic from John Woo in this definitive Limited Edition Blu-ray release.