Crook and the Cross (1960)
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.
Director: Axel von Ambesser
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 1, 1960
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Stefan Gommermann (Idea)
- Curth Flatow (Screenplay)
Music: Norbert Schultze
Cinematography: Oskar Schnirch
Editing: Herbert Taschner
Production: Divina-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Axel von Ambesser
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crook and the Cross about?
- 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.
- Who directed Crook and the Cross?
- Crook and the Cross was directed by Axel von Ambesser.
- Who stars in Crook and the Cross?
- Crook and the Cross stars Gert Fröbe, Karlheinz Böhm, Rudolf Vogel, Ellen Schwiers, Lucie Englisch, Manfred Kunst.
- How long is Crook and the Cross?
- Crook and the Cross has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Crook and the Cross?
- Crook and the Cross is a Comedy film.
- Where was Crook and the Cross produced?
- Crook and the Cross was produced in Germany.