6.9
Once a Thief
1991
He Redefines Revenge.
After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
Jet LiKit Li
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauFrankie Lone
Chingmy Yau Suk-ChingHelen
Kelvin Wong SiuThe Doctor / David Wang
Charlie Yeung Choi-neiJoyce
Wu MaFrankie's Father
Valerie ChowFai-Fai
Billy Chow Bei-leiKong
Charlie Cho Cha-leeCharlie
Lee Lik-chiLai Siu Tin
Vincent Kok Tak-chiuCameraman
William Duen Wai-lunCommander
Suki Kwan Sau-meiLi's Wife
Lo HungProducer in Dubbing Room
Richard Yuen TakSecurity Guard Gets His Arm Chopped Off
Corey YuenWai
Bobby Yip Kin-sang
Hsiao Ho(uncredited)
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