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Criss Cross (1949) | Criteria

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Criss Cross

English • 1949 • 1h 28m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

An armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.

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February 2023
Position 9
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Robert Siodmak: Four Key Noirs
Position 4
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Additions: August 2020
Position 11
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Three by Robert Siodmak
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Siodmak

WriterDaniel Fuchs, William Bowers

CinematographerFranz Planer

ComposerMiklós Rózsa

EditorTed J. Kent

ProducerMichael Kraike

Cast

Burt Lancasteras Steve Thompson

Yvonne De Carloas Anna

Dan Duryeaas Slim Dundee

Stephen McNallyas Det. Lt. Peter 'Pete' Ramirez

Esy Moralesas Orchestra Leader

Tom Pedias Vincent

Percy Heltonas Frank

Alan Napieras Finchley

Griff Barnettas Pop

Meg Randallas Helen

Richard Longas Slade Thompson

Joan Milleras The Lush

Edna Hollandas Mrs. Thompson

John Doucetteas Walt

Marc Krahas Mort

James O'Rearas Waxie

John 'Skins' Milleras Midget

Tony Curtisas Gigolo (uncredited)

Gene Evansas Donlan (uncredited)

Beatrice Robertsas Nurse (uncredited)