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.
Michael Caine
Brian Reader
Jim Broadbent
Terry Perkins
Tom Courtenay
Kenny Collins
Charlie Cox
Basil
Paul Whitehouse
Carl Wood
Michael Gambon
Billy 'The Fish' Lincoln
Ray Winstone
Danny Jones
Francesca Annis
Lyn Reader
Olivia Le Andersen
Marylebone Waitress
Anna Elijasz
The King's Arms Waitress
Ben Willbond
Building Society Branch Manager
Paula Bacon
Woman at Wake
Andy Gillies
Kelvin
Matt Bardock
Detective Inspector Johnson
Claire Lichie
Detective Sergeant Day
Tim Bruce
News Reporter
Josephine Butler
Chic Woman
Ann Akinjirin
Detective Constable Amy
Tim Lewis
Field Officer Ross
Iris Lacey
Perkins' Granddaughter
Adam Leese
Frankie the Fence
Jamie Martin
Surveillance Officer
Nell Hewtson
Restaurant Surveillance Officer
Martha Howe-Douglas
Female Lip Reader
Kellie Shirley
Terri Robinson
Director
James Marsh
Original Story
Mark Seal
Screenplay
Joe Penhall
August 11, 2020
8
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 Winstone (Danny) all feature. Caine and Cox give the more memorable performances, but they all act well enough.
I like how the film portrays all of the criminals as criminals, none of them are good people and aren't shown as such. I also rate the humour, which is minor but nevertheless amusing in most parts. There's a few other little things that I appreciated, including the archive footage edit of the main group.
Each to their own, but I enjoyed <em>'King of Thieves'</em>.