The Singing Thief (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1969, The Singing Thief is an action and music film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A jewel thief decides to turn over a new leaf. He starts anew as a professional singer; but before long, the he becomes suspect again for a series of robberies. He sets up a trap to snare the copycat thief, but will it snare him instead?
Who’s in it. The Singing Thief stars Jimmy Lin Chong as Diamod Poon, Lily Ho as Fang Darling, Lo Lieh as Wang Guoji and Essie Lin Chia as Tian Xin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Singing Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singing Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Thief tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Thief (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singing Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Singing Thief worth watching?
- The Singing Thief holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Singing Thief?
- The Singing Thief stars Jimmy Lin Chong, Lily Ho, Lo Lieh, Essie Lin Chia and Mui Yan.
- When was The Singing Thief released?
- The Singing Thief was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.