A World Without Thieves (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
A World Without Thieves is a 2004 action drama directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Wang Baoqiang as Sha Gen, Andy Lau and René Liu. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $662,164 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Feng Xiaogang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A World Without Thieves About?
The premise of A World Without Thieves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After stealing a city businessman’s BMW, a seasoned con‑team couple drives westward, planning their next score. Their plans are upended when they meet a gullible young carpenter journeying home with his life savings, forcing them to confront the consequences of their thievery and decide whether to keep stealing or protect the innocent.
A World Without Thieves Cast & Characters
Wang Baoqiang leads the cast as Sha Gen, with Andy Lau as Wang Bo and René Liu as Wang Li. Directed by Feng Xiaogang; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Feng Xiaogang
- Wang Baoqiang as Sha Gen
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Andy Lau as Wang Bo - René Liu as Wang Li
- Ge You as Uncle Bill
Also Starring in A World Without Thieves
· 10 more- Li Bingbing Xiao Ye
- Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Four-Eyes
- Zhang Hanyu Han
- Fan Wei Fat Robber
- Xu Fan Mrs. Liu
- You Yongzhi Thief No. 2
- Chen Zhihui Police Officer
- Feng Yuanzheng Thin Robber
- Fu Biao General Manager Liu
- Zhong Ping Plain-Clothes Policewoman
A World Without Thieves Plot Summary
What happens in A World Without Thieves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a train bound inland from Tibet, Sha Gen, Wang Baoqiang, a naïve village boy who works as a construction worker in Tibet, is returning home to marry. He refuses to believe thieves exist and insists on carrying his five years of savings—worth ¥60,000—with him, loudly proclaiming his earnings in a crowded street. This bold display catches the eye of two seasoned thieves, Wang Bo, Andy Lau, and Wang Li, Rene Liu—who are lovers as well as professionals. Wang Bo aims to add one last big score to end their career, but Wang Li, who is pregnant with their child, is moved by Sha Gen’s innocence and decides to protect him.
Full summary
The whole story of A World Without Thieves, scene by scene
A World Without Thieves Box Office
A World Without Thieves grossed $662,164 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$662.2K
- International
- $662.2K
A World Without Thieves Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A World Without Thieves.
How Well Do You Know A World Without Thieves?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Sha Gen before he boards the train?
A World Without Thieves Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Tian xia wu zei” and “천하무적”.
- Also known as
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- Tian xia wu zei
- 천하무적
- 天下無賊
- Un Mundo Sin Ladrones
- دنیای بدون دزد
- Thiên Hạ Vô Tặc
- จอมโจรหัวใจไม่ลวงรัก
- Um Mundo sem Ladrões
- Мир без воров
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A World Without Thieves FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A World Without Thieves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A World Without Thieves?
A World Without Thieves runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was A World Without Thieves released?
A World Without Thieves was released on December 6, 2004.
Who directed A World Without Thieves?
A World Without Thieves was directed by Feng Xiaogang.
More films by Feng Xiaogang Who is in the cast of A World Without Thieves?
A World Without Thieves stars Wang Baoqiang as Sha Gen, Andy Lau as Wang Bo and René Liu as Wang Li, among 14 credited actors.
How much did A World Without Thieves make at the box office?
A World Without Thieves grossed $662,164 worldwide.
Does A World Without Thieves have a post-credit scene?
No. A World Without Thieves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A World Without Thieves in?
The original language of A World Without Thieves is Chinese.
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