Band of Thieves
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bezencenet
- Screenplay & Story
- Lyn Fairhurst
- Original Title
- Band of Thieves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bezencenet
Lyn Fairhurst, Harold Shampan
Nicolas Roeg
Department Leadership Roster
Lyn Fairhurst
Screenplay
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
Peter Bezencenet
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Frequently Asked Questions About Band of Thieves
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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 robberies. Musical comedy, starring British jazz star Acker Bilk as himself, alongside Jimmy Thompson and Jennifer Jayne.
Who directed Band of Thieves?
Band of Thieves was directed by Peter Bezencenet.
Who stars in Band of Thieves?
The principal cast of Band of Thieves includes Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer, Ronald McKay, Roy James.
When was Band of Thieves released and how long is it?
Band of Thieves was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.