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The King's Thief

  • 19551955
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  • 1h 18m
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Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
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An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.

IMDb RATING
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622
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  • Directors
    • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Hugo Fregonese(original director)
  • Writers
    • Robert Hardy Andrews(story)
    • Christopher Knopf
  • Stars
    • Ann Blyth
    • Edmund Purdom
    • David Niven
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Hugo Fregonese(original director)
  • Writers
    • Robert Hardy Andrews(story)
    • Christopher Knopf
  • Stars
    • Ann Blyth
    • Edmund Purdom
    • David Niven
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    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    The King's Thief
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    Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
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    David Niven, Ann Blyth, and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
    David Niven and Ann Blyth in The King's Thief (1955)
    Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
    Ann Blyth in The King's Thief (1955)
    Ann Blyth in The King's Thief (1955)
    David Niven and Ann Blyth in The King's Thief (1955)
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    Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
    Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)
    Ann Blyth and Edmund Purdom in The King's Thief (1955)

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    Ann Blyth
    Ann Blyth
    • Lady Maryas Lady Mary
    Edmund Purdom
    Edmund Purdom
    • Michael Dermottas Michael Dermott
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • James - Duke of Bramptonas James - Duke of Brampton
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Charles IIas Charles II
    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    • Jackas Jack
    John Dehner
    John Dehner
    • Capt Herrickas Capt Herrick
    Sean McClory
    Sean McClory
    • Sheldonas Sheldon
    Tudor Owen
    Tudor Owen
    • Simonas Simon
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Henry Wynchas Henry Wynch
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Sir Gilbert Talbotas Sir Gilbert Talbot
    Rhys Williams
    Rhys Williams
    • Turnkeyas Turnkey
    Joan Elan
    Joan Elan
    • Charity Fellas Charity Fell
    Charles Davis
    • Apothecaryas Apothecary
    Ashley Cowan
    • Skeneas Skene
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Fellas Fell
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Sir Edward Scottas Sir Edward Scott
    Lillian Kemble-Cooper
    Lillian Kemble-Cooper
    • Mrs. Fellas Mrs. Fell
    • (as Lillian Kemble Cooper)
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Mrs. Bennettas Mrs. Bennett
    • Directors
      • Robert Z. Leonard
      • Hugo Fregonese(original director) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Robert Hardy Andrews(story)
      • Christopher Knopf
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    Storyline

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    Lady Mary's father is innocently accused of treason and is executed. It is the King's evil chancellor, the Duke of Brampton, who has found a way of getting rich by accusing wealthy nobles of treason, having them killed, and then expropriating part of their fortune along with their troops. Lady Mary travels to London to meet the Duke, and at the same time, meets the daring and handsome highwayman Michael Dermott. Dermott has stolen the Duke's notebook where the list of targeted noblemen has been written down. The Duke is very anxious to get his notebook back. —Mattias Thuresson
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    • espionage
    • 1670s
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    • Taglines
      • A romance inspired by a true story of a soldier of fortune!
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      • Adventure
      • History
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Features two actors who played James Bond: David Niven and Sir Roger Moore.
    • Connections
      Referenced in 1955 Motion Picture Theatre Celebration (1955)

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    6/10
    Palace tom foolery. s'alright.
    Glorious CinemaScope. Some BIG BIG names, in their early days. Roger Moore, waaaay before he was James Bond. Ann Blyth. George Sanders... who could be hit or miss in his movies. David Niven in another prim and proper English role. Of course, Niven had ALSO played Bond in Casino Royale! Period piece from England, on Charles II, who actually lived from 1630 to 1685. History says he died of kidney illness, which may or may not have been brought on by poison. In our story, Dermott is played by Edmund Purdom; fun bio on IMDb.... Purdom has the distinction of being the only actor to have his hand-prints removed from the sidewalk at G's Chinese Theater. Swordfights. Chases on horseback. Brampton (Niven) is the evil dude, having his opponents knocked off with false accusations. The usual palace adventures. Its okay. Fun to see some of those big names from back in the day, but the acting is all pretty stilted, as if they are reading off cue cards. Directed by Robert Leonard... one of his last films.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Des Königs Dieb
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $1,577,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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