Band of Thieves
Originally released in 1962. Band of Thieves is a crime/music film. directed by Peter Bezencenet. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, and Jonathan Mortimer
Synopsis
A group of prisoners are encouraged to form a jazz band and vow to go straight when they are released to tour the country. However, the trumpets and clarinets are just a cover for a series of robberies. Musical comedy, starring British jazz star Acker Bilk as himself, alongside Jimmy Thompson and Jennifer Jayne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Band of Thieves about?
A group of prisoners are encouraged to form a jazz band and vow to go straight when they are released to tour the country. However, the trumpets and clarinets are just a cover for a series of robbe...
Who directed Band of Thieves?
Band of Thieves was directed by Peter Bezencenet.
How long is Band of Thieves?
Band of Thieves has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Band of Thieves released?
Band of Thieves was released on August 30, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Band of Thieves?
The main cast of Band of Thieves includes Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer, Ronald McKay, Roy James.