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Raffles (1977)

TV Series ★ 8.4 60 min

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.

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Released
February 25, 1977
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0075563
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Studio
Yorkshire Television

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created Raffles?
Raffles was created by Philip Mackie.
Who stars in Raffles?
Raffles stars Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli.
When was Raffles released?
Raffles is a 1977 comedy, crime series.
Where can I watch Raffles?
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