Michael Caine plays Brian Reader, Tom Courtenay plays John Collins, and Jim Broadbent plays Terry Perkins in the heist film King of Thieves.
Main cast
- Brian ReaderMichael CaineMain
- John CollinsTom CourtenayMain
- Terry PerkinsJim BroadbentMain
- Danny JonesRay WinstoneMain
Supporting cast
- BasilCharlie CoxSupp
- Carl WoodPaul WhitehouseSupp
- Kenny CollinsRoger AllamSupp
- Detective Chief Inspector Paul JohnsonMichael GambonSupp
- Lynne ReaderFrancesca AnnisSupp
- PaulineKatherine KellySupp
- GerryKate MaravanSupp
- Detective Sergeant James GrantJonjo O’NeillSupp
Guest & voice
- NewsreaderGraham D’SouzaGuest
- Detective ConstableSteven SowerbyGuest
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About this cast
King of Thieves (2018) is a British crime drama film based on the true story of the 2015 Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary, led by a group of elderly career criminals. The film stars Michael Caine as Brian Reader, the mastermind, alongside Tom Courtenay, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, and Charlie Cox in a tale of audacity and betrayal.
FAQs
Who plays Brian Reader in King of Thieves?
Michael Caine plays Brian Reader, the ringleader of the Hatton Garden heist.
What is King of Thieves about?
It is a crime drama based on the 2015 Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary, following a group of retired criminals who plan and execute the heist, only to be undone by their own greed and miscues.
Is King of Thieves based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real 2015 Hatton Garden heist in London, where elderly thieves stole over £14 million in cash, gold, and jewellery from a safety deposit vault.
What age is the cast in King of Thieves?
The main cast are all veteran actors aged 60 and over, reflecting the elderly nature of the real-life robbers.
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