
A brilliant chemist's plans to revolutionise the paint industry are put on hold when he is accused of theft..

Is Once a Thief worth watching today? Well, that depends on what you're looking for, really. If you're into those old, cozy British crime capers, the kind with a bit of a gentle throb of mystery, then yeah, maybe give it a go. For anyone else expecting something fast-paced or super slick, you might find it a tad slow. ...


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"Is Once a Thief worth watching today? Well, that depends on what you're looking for, really. If you're into those old, cozy British crime capers, the kind with a bit of a gentle throb of mystery, then yeah, maybe give it a go. For anyone else expecting something fast-paced or super slick, you might find it a tad slow. 🐌 It's a film for folks who enjoy seeing a good chap, in this case, a chemist named Jimmy (played by Ronald Shiner), get into a sticky situation. He's got this amazing paint formu..."

Ronald Shiner
Basil Mason, Robert Dargavel
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