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King of Thieves

King of Thieves

It's never too late to earn

20185.51h 48m

Overview

London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

Directed by James Marsh
Written by Joe Penhall, Mark Seal
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Michelle Wright
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Brian Reader

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Terry Perkins

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Kenny Collins

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox

Basil

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse

Carl Wood

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Billy 'The Fish' Lincoln

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Danny Jones

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Lyn Reader

Olivia Le Andersen

Olivia Le Andersen

Marylebone Waitress

Anna Elijasz

Anna Elijasz

The King's Arms Waitress

Themes & Keywords

london, englandbased on true storyburglarydiamond heistone last jobelderly manbased on magazine, newspaper or article

About King of Thieves

King of Thieves is a crime, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of london, england, based on true story, burglary, diamond heist, one last job, elderly man. Directed by James Marsh, it stars Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay. London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

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