Robbery
“Who says crime doesn't pay? 3 Million pounds says it does!”
Synopsis
In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the robbery of a mail train carrying millions in cash.
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Robbery
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
Top Cast
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Stanley Baker
Paul Clifton
Joanna Pettet
Kate Clifton
James Booth
Inspector George Langdon
Frank Finlay
Robinson
Barry Foster
Frank
William Marlowe
Dave Aitken
George Sewell
Ben
Glynn Edwards
Squad Chief
Clinton Greyn
Jack
Robert Powell
Deltic Train Guard (uncredited)
Mike Pratt
Bob (uncredited)
John Savident
Policeman with Dog (uncredited)
Michael McStay
Don
Martin Wyldeck
Chief constable
Rachel Herbert
School teacher
Patrick Jordan
Freddy
Barry Stanton
Car Lot owner
Kenneth Farrington
Seventh Robber
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Boyd, Peter Yates
- Original Score
- Johnny Keating
- Original Title
- Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Oakhurst Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
Edward Boyd, Peter Yates, George Markstein
Johnny Keating
Douglas Slocombe
Reginald Beck
Joseph E. Levine, Michael Deeley, Stanley Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Boyd
Screenplay
Peter Yates
Screenplay
Peter Yates
Director
Johnny Keating
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
George Markstein
Writer
Michael Deeley
Producer
Reginald Beck
Editor
Stanley Baker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery
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What is Robbery about?
In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the robbery of a mail train carrying millions in cash.
Who directed Robbery?
Robbery was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in Robbery?
The principal cast of Robbery includes Stanley Baker, Joanna Pettet, James Booth, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster.
When was Robbery released and how long is it?
Robbery was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Robbery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robbery was composed by Johnny Keating.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robbery?
Robbery holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).