It Takes a Thief (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, It Takes a Thief is an action film directed by Chan Chuen.
What it’s about. The plot is essentially a re-make of “Midnight Angel/The Justice Women.” Yukari plays HK Police Inspector Shum Ling. When a shootout goes wrong, one of her men, Ye Jin, is injured. He’s engaged to her sister, Tong, and Shum Ling must break the news of his death to Tong while she’s planning her wedding. She blames Ling for Jin’s death, and angrily rejects her. When Ling’s investigation fails to yield progress, Tong goes undercover as a masked vigilante.
Who’s in it. It Takes a Thief stars Yukari Ôshima, Paul Chung Fat and Chin Siu-Ho.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Takes a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Takes a Thief tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Takes a Thief (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Takes a Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in It Takes a Thief?
- It Takes a Thief stars Yukari Ôshima, Paul Chung Fat and Chin Siu-Ho.
- When was It Takes a Thief released?
- It Takes a Thief was released in 1999.