It Takes a Thief
A gang leader dumps her criminal boyfriend after he is convicted of robbery, but he recovers the stolen loot once he's released. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps his son and demands the money as ransom.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Released
- 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
Details
Release year: 1960
Storyline
A gang leader dumps her criminal boyfriend after he is convicted of robbery, but he recovers the stolen loot once he's released. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps his son and demands the money as ransom.
Top credits
Jayne Mansfield — Billy
Anthony Quayle — Jim
Carl Möhner — Kristy
Peter Reynolds — Buddy
Did you know
• The train set bought for Joey has the name Rovex on the box. This was a name used by the Triang company which manufactured OO scale model railways. However, the actual train set in the movie appears to be a much larger Hornby O scale set.
• British singer Joan Small provided Jayne Mansfield's singing voice.
• Peter Pike received an "introducing" credit.
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An exciting crime thriller
Surprisingly Violent!
Very acceptable crime film
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
