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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

There Was a Crooked Man...

Name: There Was a Crooked Man...
Genre: Western
Released: 1970
Duration: 123 min

English / 1970 / 2h 3m

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Western

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Synopsis

A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz: Talking Pictures
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Starring Kirk Douglas
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October 2021
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Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

Writer

Cast

Kirk Douglasas Paris Pitman, Jr.

Henry Fondaas Woodward W. Lopeman

Hume Cronynas Dudley Whinner

Warren Oatesas Floyd Moon

Burgess Meredithas The Missouri Kid

John Randolphas Cyrus McNutt

Lee Grantas Mrs. Bullard

Arthur O'Connellas Mr. Lomax

Martin Gabelas Warden LeGoff

Michael Blodgettas Coy Cavendish

C.K. Yangas Ah-Ping

Alan Hale Jr.as Tobaccy

Victor Frenchas Whiskey

Claudia McNeilas Madam

Bert Freedas Skinner

Jeanne Cooperas Prostitute

Barbara Rhoadesas Miss Jessie Brundidge

Gene Evansas Col Wolff

Pamela Hensleyas Edwina

J. Edward McKinleyas The Governor