Summary
Once a Thief is an American crime film first released in 1965,
directed by Ralph Nelson.
The film stars Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance and John Davis Chandler.
It has also been released under the title: Scratch a Thief.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Script: Zekial Marko
- Photo: 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, Walter’s Henchman), Jeff Corey (Lt. Kebner SFPD), Tony Musante (Cleveland ’Cleve’ Shoenstein), Steve Mitchell (Frank Kane), Zekial Marko (Luke), Tammy Locke (Kathy Pedak), Russell Lee (Drummer), Yuki Shimoda (John Ling, Chinese Funeral Director), Sam Flint (Security Guard), Robert Foulk (Officer), Joanna Pang (Maria), Lili Valenty (Mrs. Vido), Robert Williams (Officer)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 102 min
- Aka: Scratch a Thief
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