King's Thief (1955)

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Director Robert Z. Leonard brought his 31-year association with MGM to a rousing close with The King's Thief. Set in England during the reign of Charles II (drolly portrayed by George Sanders), the film stars Edmund Purdom as Michael Dermott, who sets about to steal the crown jewels on behalf of his… More Director Robert Z. Leonard brought his 31-year association with MGM to a rousing close with The King's Thief. Set in England during the reign of Charles II (drolly portrayed by George Sanders), the film stars Edmund Purdom as Michael Dermott, who sets about to steal the crown jewels on behalf of his king. The current possessor of the gems is the wicked duke of Brampton, played with relish by a cast-against-type David Niven. Ann Blyth is a decorative heroine, while one of Michael Dermott's cohorts is played by a young, muscular Roger Moore. The plot of The King's Thief, purportedly based on fact, is merely an excuse for the nonstop swashbuckling of star Edmund Purdom. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 18 min.
Directed By: Robert Z. Leonard
Written By: Christopher Knopf
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

On DVD: Jun 22, 1994

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Swashbuckling shenannigans in merry ol'England as Purdom leads a force against the power hungry, money hungry David Niven (!!!) in this heavily costumed though poorly setted Robin Hood knockoff. Roger Moore, long before his Bond days, is serviceable as one of the merry men and… More
Swashbuckling shenannigans in merry ol'England as Purdom leads a force against the power hungry, money hungry David Niven (!!!) in this heavily costumed though poorly setted Robin Hood knockoff. Roger Moore, long before his Bond days, is serviceable as one of the merry men and Sanders collects an easy paycheck as the oblivious king, happy with his coterie of small dogs.

Cast

            Ann Blyth as Lady Mary

            Edmund Purdom as Michael Dermott

            David Niven as Duke of Brampton

            George Sanders as Charles II

            Roger Moore as Jack

            John Dehner as Capt. Herrick

            Sean McClory as Sheldon

            Tudor Owen as Simon

            Melville Cooper as Henry Wynch

            Alan Mowbray as Sir Gilbert Talbot

            Rhys Williams as Turnkey

            Joan Elan as Charity Fell

            Charles Davis as Apothecary

            Ashley Cowan as Skene

            Ian Wolfe as Fell

            Paul Cavanagh as Sir Edward Scott

            Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Bennett

            Owen McGiveney as Hoskins

            Michael Dugan as Huskie

            Bob Dix as Husky

            James Logan as Guard

            Lillian Kemble-Cooper as Mrs. Fell

            Queenie Leonard as Apothecary's Wife

            Matt Moore as Gentleman

            Milton Parsons as Adam Urich
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