
Film
Crook and the Cross
1960· 12· 1h 35m· Comedy
With the help of God, the loveable safecracker Paul Wittkowski – aka “Cracker-Paulie” – manages to escape the clutches of the cops. He dresses up as a priest and ends up in a village, whose pastor is in dispute with an influential businessman. To help the pastor and a young widow, Paulie has to use his own special abilities. This work leads him back to the path of righteousness. He contacts the police and, after serving his time, starts a new life with the widow.
1960-01-01
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorAxel von Ambesser
ScreenplayCurth Flatow
ProducerErnst Steinlechner
Director of PhotographyOskar Schnirch
Original Music ComposerNorbert Schultze
EditorHerbert Taschner
Full cast & crew (11 cast · 17 crew)
Details
Released1960-01-01
Runtime1h 35m · 12
StatusReleased
StudiosDivina-Film
LanguagesGerman
CountriesGermany
Rating7.8/10 · 11 votes
Original languagede
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