UK import. 4K Ultra HD disc is region free and will play on all compatible 4K Ultra HD players worldwide.

Once a Thief 4K Ultra HD unites legendary director John Woo with Hong Kong superstars Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung and Cherie Chung in a stylish blend of action, comedy and crime caper thrills. Showcasing Woo's flair for inventive action alongside his love of classic European heist films, this fan-favourite adventure remains one of the director's most entertaining and underrated works.

Raised together as orphaned thieves on the streets of Hong Kong, a charismatic trio of international art thieves set out for one final score after a successful heist on the French Riviera. Their target is a priceless painting said to be cursed, hidden within a heavily guarded fortress. But when they are betrayed by their former mentor, the friends must rely on their skills, ingenuity and loyalty to survive and settle the score.

Filled with spectacular action sequences, clever humour, memorable characters and impressive stunt work, Once a Thief balances excitement and heart while demonstrating why John Woo became one of Hong Kong cinema's most celebrated filmmakers.

directed by: John Woo
starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang
1991 / 108 min / 1.85:1 / Cantonese & English Mono

Once A Thief LE (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD] - Pre-Order 8/2

Name: Once A Thief LE (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD] - Pre-Order 8/2
Brand: Arrow Video

$47.99

$44.99

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Expected to ship on or around the release date: August 2, 2026. Import shipments may arrive after release due to international distribution timelines.

4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• 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
• Handling a Heist, a brand new interview with director John Woo
• Heists and Lows, a brand new interview with producer Terence Chang
• Thoughts About Thievery, a brand new interview with co-writer Clifton Ko
• Stealing Some Shots, a brand new interview with director of photography Poon Hang-Sang
• Art of the Steal, a brand new interview with editor David Wu
• Hong Kong Confidential, a brand new appreciation by author and film historian Grady Hendrix
• Once a Star, Always an Icon, a brand new appreciation of star Leslie Cheung by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng
• Up Close and Personal, an archival interview with John Woo
• Brothers in Arms, an archival interview with Terence Chang
• Archival interview with actor Kenneth Tsang
• Original theatrical trailer
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
• Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Priscilla Page
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