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Band of Thieves

7.4(5)19621h 9m1

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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Language
English
  • prison
  • jazz band

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United Kingdom

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  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical30 Aug 1962

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Band of Thieves was released on 30 August 1962.

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    CinemaSerf

    1/27/2024

    5/10

    There's no point in watching this if you're not into Acker Bilk's distinctive style of jazz. The story itself is almost irrelevant and pretty far fetched! He and his band have been in and out of prison - using their band's touring as a front for some grand larceny, but really not having the wits to get away with anything afterwards. Luckily, the prison governor (Geoffrey Sumner) is an avid fan of the music, so they c…

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