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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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Music
Production Company The Rank Organisation
Release Date 30 August 1962
69 mins