The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Lyn FairhurstScreenplay
- Peter BezencenetDirector
Cast
- Acker BilkSelf
- Colin SmithFlash
- Jonathan MortimerFingers
- Ronald McKayScouse
- Roy JamesDippy
- Stan GreigHaggis
- Ernest PriceThe Mole
- Geoffrey SumnerThe Governor
- Jimmy ThompsonDandy
- Jennifer JayneAnne
- Arthur MullardGetaway
- Maudie EdwardsThe Duchess
Stills
Themes
prisonjazz band