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Once a Thief

1965 · 107 min

A tense, brooding crime drama that keeps you on edge with its atmosphere of paranoia and moral ambiguity.

Tagline: always a target, for either side of the law!
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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, justice, family, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
justice
family
guilt
redemption
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild