Once a Thief (1965)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 8.008 |
Directed By
Ralph Nelson
Crew
Ralph Nelson
Zekial Marko
Lalo Schifrin
Robert Burks
Fredric Steinkamp
Jacques Bar
Erich von Stroheim Jr.
Paul Groesse
Sydney Guilaroff
Fred Engel
J. Paul Popkin
Franklin Milton
Ralph Nelson
George W. Davis
Henry Grace
William Tuttle
Jack Mills
Zekial Marko
Lindsley Parsons Jr.
Lalo Schifrin
George 'Red' Callender
Paul Horn
Buddy Collette
Conte Candoli
Walter Kelley
Shelly Manne
Howard Roberts
Artie Kane
TOP CAST
Alain Delon
Eddie Pedak
Ann-Margret
Kristine Pedak
Van Heflin
Inspector Mike Vido
Jack Palance
Walter Pedak
John Davis Chandler
James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman
Jeff Corey
Lieutenant Kebner
Steve Mitchell
Frank Kane
Tammy Locke
Kathy Pedak
Tony Musante
Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein
Zekial Marko
Luke
Yuki Shimoda
John Ling
Robert Foulk
George (Uncredited)
Henry Leff
James (Uncredited)
Joanna Pang
Maria (Uncredited)
Paul Frees
Voice of Luke (Uncredited)
Russell Lee
Drummer
Spencer Chan
Chinese Priest (Uncredited)
Sam Flint
Security Guard (Uncredited)
Bebe Louie
Bar Girl (Uncredited)
Robert B. Williams
Foreman (Uncredited)
Toy Mar
Liquor Store Proprietress (Uncredited)
Lily Valenty
Mrs. Vido (Uncredited)
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