Band of Thieves

Synopsis

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

Written by

Lyn Fairhurst

Studio

The Rank Organisation

Released

30 August 1962

Genres

Crime, Music