- HD 1080
- Runtime: 107m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: France, United States of America
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Stars: Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, John Davis Chandler
- keywords: robbery, heist, film noir
- Production_studio: Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Slogan: always a target, for either side of the law!
- The Once a Thief is featured in the top rankings of 1965
- #78 in Top Drama Movies of 1965
- #16 in Top Crime Movies of 1965
- #20 in Top Thriller Movies of 1965
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.