Theft Under the Sun (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1997, Theft Under the Sun is a thriller and crime film directed by Cha Chuen-Yee, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. During an operation with a master criminal, an undercover cop fails his mission because he was shot by an uniform officer. His superior suspects he has become a bad seed and refuses to allow him to rejoin the force. In order to prove his innocence, the cop decides to follow the thief to the Sino-Russian border on an arms struggle deal, but on the way they are chased by Mainland police. During the escape the cop and the criminal become friends. When they return to the Hong Kong border, the police awaits on the other side and...
Who’s in it. Theft Under the Sun stars Michael Wong as Dan Peterson, Julian Cheung as Leung Ka Ho, Gigi Lai as Fai Fai and Francis Ng as Officer Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Theft Under the Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theft Under the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theft Under the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Theft Under the Sun (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Theft Under the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Theft Under the Sun worth watching?
- Theft Under the Sun holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Theft Under the Sun?
- Theft Under the Sun stars Michael Wong, Julian Cheung, Gigi Lai, Francis Ng and Edmond So.
- When was Theft Under the Sun released?
- Theft Under the Sun was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.