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Once a Thief is a 1965 crime film directed by Ralph Nelson and starring Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin and Jack Palance. It was written by Zekial Marko, based on his 1961 novel Scratch a Thief. The movie was known in France as Les tueurs de San Francisco. Nelson won the OCIC award at the 1965 San Sebastián International Film Festival for ...
However, 1965 proved to be her breakout year in terms of earning critical respect with back-to-back impressive performances in Bus Riley's Back in Town, Once a Thief and The Cincinnati Kid. Over the course of a few years, Ann-Margret would prove she was much more than just a talented singer and dancer.
Once a Thief: Directed by Ralph Nelson. With Alain Delon, Ann-Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance. San Francisco ex-con Eddie Pedak wants to go straight, but local cop Mike Vido, motivated by a personal vendetta, keeps harassing him while Eddie's brother Walter wants Eddie for one last major heist.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Ralph Nelson
- 1965-09-08
Aug 31, 2020 · The movie was known in France as “Les tueurs de San Francisco” (“The Killers of San Francisco”). In this tale, written by Zekial Marko, based on his novel, Delon plays Eddie Pedak, a former convict, trying hard to lead a straight normal life in San Francisco with his loyal wife (Ann-Margret), young daughter and a steady job.
Once a Thief. Released Sep 8, 1965 1h 47m Crime Drama CTA List. Tomatometer 2 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings. All ex-convict Eddie Pedak (Alain Delon) wants is a fresh start with his wife ...
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- Alain Delon
- Ralph Nelson
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer
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. Zekial Marko. Novel, Screenplay. Ralph Nelson. Director.
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San Francisco ex-con Eddie Pedak wants to go straight, but local cop Mike Vido, motivated by a personal vendetta, keeps harassing him while Eddie's brother Walter wants Eddie for one last major heist. Eddie Pedak, a convicted criminal, has a steady job, a wife, and a daughter, and he puts a down-payment on a boat.
