Once a Thief (1965)
Directed by Ralph Nelson

Crime / Drama

Film Synopsis

Having completed an 18 month stretch in prison for robbery, Eddie decides to turn over a new leaf and give up his life of crime.  But the police inspector he wounded in the course of his arrest has not forgiven him and pursues him doggedly, convinced that he is behind every criminal exploit in San Francisco.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Ralph Nelson
  • Script: Zekial Marko
  • Cinematographer: Robert Burks
  • Music: Lalo Schifrin
  • Cast: Alain Delon (Eddie Pedak), Ann-Margret (Kristine Pedak), Van Heflin (Inspector Mike Vido SFPD), Jack Palance (Walter Pedak), John Davis Chandler (James Arthur Sargatanas), Jeff Corey (Lt. Kebner SFPD), Steve Mitchell (Frank Kane), Tammy Locke (Kathy Pedak), Tony Musante (Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein), Zekial Marko (Luke), Russell Lee (Drummer), Yuki Shimoda (John Ling), Sam Flint (Security Guard), Robert Foulk (Officer), Joanna Pang (Maria), Lili Valenty (Mrs. Vido), Robert Williams (Officer)
  • Country: France / USA
  • Language: English / Italian / Cantonese
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 102 min

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