Edmund Purdom plays "Michael Dermott" a petty crook and the hero in this tale of a 17th Century plot by the evil, ambitious "Duke of Brampton" (David Niven) to amass a fortune by denouncing as many wealthy nobles as he can before he can depose the weak Charles II (George Sanders) and rule Britain. Ann Blyth is the daughter of one such man who was hung for treason. She enlists the help of Purdom and they set out to…
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Ann Blyth
Lady Mary
Edmund Purdom
Michael Dermott
David Niven
James - Duke of Brampton
George Sanders
King Charles II
Roger Moore
Jack
John Dehner
Captain Herrick
Sean McClory
Sheldon
Tudor Owen
Simon
Melville Cooper
Henry Wynch
Alan Mowbray
Sir Gilbert Talbot
Rhys Williams
Turnkey
Joan Elan
Charity Fell
Charles Davis
Apothecary
Ashley Cowan
Skene
Ian Wolfe
Fell
Paul Cavanagh
Sir Edward Scott
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FAQ about The King's Thief
What is The King's Thief about?
An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.
When was The King's Thief released?
The King's Thief was released in 1955.
What genres does The King's Thief belong to?
The King's Thief is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The King's Thief?
The cast of The King's Thief includes Ann Blyth, Edmund Purdom, David Niven, George Sanders, Roger Moore.