A great cast and a good old heist - what's not to enjoy? I remember hearing about the Hatton Garden stuff when it happened and subsequently saw the television miniseries on ITV in 2019. That aforementioned show is very good, as is this 2018 film. It's a pretty simple film to make and act, hence why there are three films about this premise out there. However, that doesn't stop it being entertaining to see…
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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.
Top Cast
Michael Caine
Brian Reader
Jim Broadbent
Terry Perkins
Tom Courtenay
Kenny Collins
Charlie Cox
Basil
Michael Gambon
Billy 'The Fish' Lincoln
Ray Winstone
Danny Jones
Paul Whitehouse
Carl Wood
Francesca Annis
Lyn Reader
Olivia Le Andersen
Marylebone Waitress
Anna Elijasz
The King's Arms Waitress
Ben Willbond
Building Society Branch Manager
Paula Bacon
Woman at Wake
Andy Gillies
Kelvin
Matt Bardock
Detective Inspector Johnson
Claire Lichie
Detective Sergeant Day
Tim Bruce
News Reporter
Reviews
Based on a real and pretty daring robbery, this tells the story of a group of disgruntled old codgers who disabled the state of the art security systems in London’s Hatton Garden then burrowed their way into a room full of safety deposit boxes where they promptly filled their boots. It’s initially a team effort between the young tech wizard “Basil” (Charlie Cox) and the wily, recently widowed, Reader (Sir Michael…
FAQ about King of Thieves
What is King of Thieves about?
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…
When was King of Thieves released?
King of Thieves was released in 2018.
What genres does King of Thieves belong to?
King of Thieves is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in King of Thieves?
The cast of King of Thieves includes Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Charlie Cox, Michael Gambon.