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Raffles(1930)
Status: Released
Date: 1930-07-11
61%
15 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
Overview:
A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Raffles
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ronald Colman
A.J. Raffles
Kay Francis
Gwen
David Torrence
Inspector McKenzie
Frederick Kerr
Lord Harry Melrose
Bramwell Fletcher
Bunny
Alison Skipworth
Lady Kitty Melrose
Frances Dade
Ethel Crowley
Virginia Bruce
Gwen's Friend (uncredited)
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A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
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1930-07-11
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