Once a Thief (1965)
3.4 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 47min
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- Synopsis:
Six years out of prison and Eddie Pedak (Alain Delon) has kept his nose clean, avoiding any contact with his brother (Jack Palance), the head of a criminal gang. Determined to live a normal life, he's got steady work, a loving wife (Ann-Margret) and a charming little daughter. Unfortunately, Eddie also has enemies, among them a vengeful police inspector (Van Heflin) whose harassment costs the ex-convict his job. In need of money to support his family, Eddie has no choice but to risk his future on one final heist in this "hard-bitten"(The New York Times) tale of a desperate man plagued by misfortune and fate. Tautly directed by Ralph Nelson (Lilies of the Field), 'Once a Thief' was written by Zekial Marko, who based the film on his novel and appears on-screen as Eddie's friend Luke. - Actors:
- Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, John Davis Chandler, Jeff Corey, Steve Mitchell, Tammy Locke, Tony Musante, Zekial Marko, Russell Lee, Yuki Shimoda, Spencer Chan, Roy Elwell, Sam Flint, Robert Foulk, Paul Frees, Henry Leff, Ki Longfellow-Stanshall, Bebe Louie
- Directors:
- Ralph Nelson
- Producers:
- Jacques Bar
- Writers:
- Zekial Marko
- Aka:
- Scratch a Thief
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Thrillers
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