United Kingdom / Aug 30, 1962
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Sumner | The Governor |
| Jimmy Thompson | Dandy |
| Jennifer Jayne | Anne |
| Arthur Mullard | Getaway |
| Maudie Edwards | The Duchess |
| Charmian Innes | Mrs.Van Der Ness |
| Michael Peake | Chief Warder |
| Totti Truman Taylor | Woman |
| Marianne Stone | Cleaner |
Genres
CrimeMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Band of Thieves |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Rank Organisation |
| Release date | 30 agosto 1962 |
| Writer | Harold Shampan, Lyn Fairhurst |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Roeg, Mike Fox |
| Assistant directors | Peter Bezencenet |
| Camera operators | Nicolas Roeg, Mike Fox |
| Additional photography | Nicolas Roeg, Mike Fox |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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