Band of Thieves

Aug 30 1962 N/A 1h 9m
Crime, Musical

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.

Plot

A prison Jazz Band fronted by Acker Bilk are released from prison and perform a series of concerts it isn't long however before they are up to their old tricks and are back where they started much to the delight of the Jazz loving governor.

Written by

Lyn Fairhurst, Harold Shampan

Directed by

Peter Bezencenet

Cast

Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
106
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA