Band of Thieves
1962, English. Directed by Peter Bezencenet.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 August 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lyn Fairhurst
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Band of Thieves runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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Band of Thieves isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 August 1962. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Band of Thieves?
If you liked Band of Thieves, try King Creole, Jailhouse Rock, The Unforgivable.
Who directed Band of Thieves?
Band of Thieves (1962) was directed by Peter Bezencenet and stars Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer.