''Thieves of Fortune'' (other titles - ''Chameleon'' and ''May the Best Man Win'') is a 1990 American

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include l ...

directed by Michael MacCarthy. It is

Lee Van Cleef Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 – December 16, 1989) was an American actor. He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of Italian Spaghetti Westerns, parti ...

's last film, released the year after he died of a heart attack.

Premise

In order to gain a large inheritance, a woman must do many arduous and dangerous tasks to prove her worth and win the affections of the man she loves.

Cast

Michael Nouri Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American screen and stage actor. He is best known for his television roles, including Dr. Neil Roberts on ''The O.C.'', Phil Grey on ''Damages'', Caleb Cortlandt on '' All My Children'', Eli David in ...

as Comandante Juan Luis Ferreira *

as Don Sergio Danielo Christophoro (Last appearing film role) *

Shawn Weatherly Shawn Nichols Weatherly is an American actress and beauty queen who won the titles of Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1980. She went on to star as Cadet Karen Adams in the film '' Police Academy 3: Back in Training'' (1986), and as Jill Riley in th ...

as Petra Christopher / Peter * Craig Gardner as H.H. Christopher *

Liz Torres Elizabeth Larrieu Torres (born September 27, 1947) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Torres is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series ''The John Larroquette Show'' (1993–1996), for which she received two ...

as Big Rosa, Prostitute * Russel Savadier as Miguel, Juan Luis' Sidekick * John Hussey as Sir Nigel, Sergio's Lawyer * Jon Maytham as Flagstead, Nigel's Secretary * Michael Fisher as Mr. Forstman * Tony Caprari as Chief Priest / Eavesdropper * Joe Ribeiro as Police Inspector * Charles Kinsman as Nunzio * Nadia Bilchik as Isobella, 2nd Prostitute * Nobby Clark as Spur McGuigan * Claudia Udy as Marissa, Sergio's Nurse *

Danie Voges Danie Voges (1 January 1954 – January 10, 2021) was a South African professional wrestler who is a former 2-time South African Heavyweight Champion. Career Early life Danie Voges was a multi-time Springbok amateur wrestling champion before ...

as Gomez, Police Inspector's Goon * Graham Weir as Pirana, Gomez's Sidekick * Alan Pierce as Mr. Christopher * Pamela Perry as Luella Christopher, HH's Mother *

Lance Ellington Lance Ellington (born 22 June 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. Ellington, the only son of the band leader Ray Ellington, specialises in swing and big ballads. He has worked with many artists including Sting, George Michael, Glo ...

as The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited) *

Sandra Prinsloo Sandra Prinsloo (born 15 September 1947), also known as Sandra Prinzlow, is a South African actress best known internationally for her role as Kate Thompson in the 1980 film '' The Gods Must Be Crazy''. Prinsloo has also appeared in numerous So ...

(uncredited) *

Marius Weyers Marius Weyers (born 3 February 1945, in Johannesburg) is a South African actor. He lives with his wife Yvette, an artist in her own right, in Rooi-Els in the Western Cape. He received international attention playing Andrew Steyn, a bumbling s ...

(uncredited)

References

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* 1990 films 1990 action films American action adventure films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films {{1990s-action-film-stub