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A World Without Thieves 2004

Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Director
Feng Xiaogang
Networks
Huayi Brothers Pictures, Infotainment China, Taihe Film Investment
Where to Stream
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What is A World Without Thieves?

A World Without Thieves is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Action, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
2004
Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Release date
Dec 9, 2004
Original language
ZH
Origin
China, Hong Kong
Studios
Huayi Brothers Pictures, Infotainment China, Taihe Film Investment
Genres
Action, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 156 votes
Episode runtime
~113 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Huayi Brothers Pictures, Infotainment China, Taihe Film Investment
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A World Without Thieves is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Huayi Brothers Pictures, Infotainment China, Taihe Film Investment. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A con couple's heist collides with an innocent carpenter's savings.”

Reasons to watch
  • Intriguing moral conflict between thieves and a naive traveler
  • Screenplay won a Golden Horse Award for Best Adaptation
Keep in mind
  • Pacing may feel uneven for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy tense cat‑and‑mouse dramas that test characters’ consciences.

The film contains mature themes of crime and moral dilemma, suited for adult audiences.

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When was the film released?

It premiered in Shanghai on 5 December 2004.

What genre is the film?

It is classified as an action drama.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour 53 minutes.

Did the film win any awards?

Yes, it won the 2005 Golden Horse Award for Best Screenplay Adaptation.

What is the basic plot?

A con‑team couple steals a businessman’s BMW and then meets a naive young carpenter traveling home with his life savings, challenging their fate as thieves.

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