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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.
A group of desperate individuals plot and execute a daring robbery, believing it to be their ticket to a better life. However, their meticulously laid plans begin to unravel, leading to internal conflict and external threats. As they navigate the treacherous aftermath of their crime, they discover that the consequences of their actions are far more severe than anticipated.
Information on the critical reception for the 1962 film 'Band of Thieves' is scarce, suggesting it was a lesser-known or perhaps independent production. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely archived. Audience reception is also difficult to ascertain due to the film's limited historical documentation.
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Likely a niche crime drama given its obscurity.
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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 fron...