Once a Thief (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1965, Once a Thief is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 107 minutes. “always a target, for either side of the law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.
Who’s in it. Once a Thief stars Alain Delon as Eddie Pedak, Ann-Margret as Kristine Pedak, Van Heflin as Inspector Mike Vido and Jack Palance as Walter Pedak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Once a Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Thief tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Thief (1965)?
- In US, Once a Thief is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once a Thief worth watching?
- Once a Thief holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once a Thief?
- Once a Thief stars Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance and John Davis Chandler.
- When was Once a Thief released?
- Once a Thief was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.