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Still from Criss Cross — Criss Cross (1949) — Robert SiodmakPhotographed by Franz Planer

Robert Siodmak

Criss Cross

Name: Criss Cross
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1949
Duration: 88 min

English / 1949 / 1h 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.77/5·12.1K ratings·2.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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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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Robert Siodmak: Four Key Noirs
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Additions: August 2020
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Three by Robert Siodmak
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Credits

Crew

Director

Robert 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)

Double Feature

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Both directed by Robert Siodmak

Criss Cross (1949) | Criteria