Raffles (1977)
Overview
Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie.
Where to watch Raffles
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
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What is Raffles about?
Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie. Raffles is a Comedy, Crime series, first aired on 1977-02-25, 1 season and 13 episodes.
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Created by
Philip Mackie
Cast
- Anthony Valentine as A. J. Raffles
- Christopher Strauli as Bunny Manders
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