Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Gert Fröbe
Paul Wittkowski
Karlheinz Böhm
Father Steiner
Rudolf Vogel
Anton Baumberger
Ellen Schwiers
Maria Holzmann
Lucie Englisch
Frau Nestle
Manfred Kunst
Peter Holzmann
Barbara Gallauner
Fräulein Mauer
Hans Jürgen Diedrich
Wachtmeister Franke
Toni Treutler
Thérèse Baumberger
Rosemarie Kirstein
Helga Baumberger
Hans Clarin
Karl Schmiedel
Director & Crew
Axel von Ambesser
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 11 votes.
Who directed Crook and the Cross?
Crook and the Cross was directed by Axel von Ambesser and released in 1960.
How long is Crook and the Cross?
Crook and the Cross has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1960-01-01
- Status
- Released