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King of Thieves (2018)

R09/04/2018Crime, Drama1h 48m
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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.

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    Michael Caine

    Brian Reader

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    Jim Broadbent

    Terry Perkins

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    Tom Courtenay

    Kenny Collins

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    Charlie Cox

    Basil

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    Paul Whitehouse

    Carl Wood

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    Michael Gambon

    Billy 'The Fish' Lincoln

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    Ray Winstone

    Danny Jones

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    Francesca Annis

    Lyn Reader

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    Olivia Le Andersen

    Marylebone Waitress

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 unfold. The casting is obvious but, again, suits the production's needs perfectly. Michael Caine (Brian), Jim Broadbent (Terry), Charlie Cox (Basil), Michael Gambon (Billy) and Ray Winst...