Band of Thieves (1962)
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.
Director: Peter Bezencenet
Genre: Crime, Music
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: August 30, 1962
Cast
- Acker Bilk - Self
- Colin Smith - Flash
- Jonathan Mortimer - Fingers
- Ronald McKay - Scouse
- Roy James - Dippy
- Stan Greig - Haggis
- Ernest Price - The Mole
- Geoffrey Sumner - The Governor
- Jimmy Thompson - Dandy
- Jennifer Jayne - Anne
Screenplay
- Lyn Fairhurst (Screenplay)
- Harold Shampan (Original Story)
Cinematography: Nicolas Roeg
Production: The Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
prison, jazz band
More Films by Director: Peter Bezencenet
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 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?
- Band of Thieves stars Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer, Ronald McKay, Roy James, Stan Greig.
- How long is Band of Thieves?
- Band of Thieves has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Band of Thieves?
- Band of Thieves is a Crime, Music film.
- Where was Band of Thieves produced?
- Band of Thieves was produced in United Kingdom.