The Criminal Who Stole a Crime (1969)
Retired police captain Siwy recounts to a reporter how he undertook a final, private investigation into the suspicious death of Ewa Salm, known as “Princess.” Though her testimony had secured a conviction, Siwy doubted the man’s guilt and set out to uncover the real killer—risking his own life to see justice done.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: October 7, 1969
Cast
- Zygmunt Hübner - Siwy
- Barbara Brylska - Ewa "The Princess" Salm
- Ryszard Filipski - Robert Kwasowski
- Piotr Pawłowski - Doctor Leśniakiewicz
- Krzysztof Żurek - Lechosław Kerner
- Tadeusz Bartosik - Actor
- Arkadiusz Bazak - Maj. Szelągowski
- Antoni Bohdziewicz - Stage Director
- Elżbieta Burakowska - The Second Ewa
- Helena Bystrzanowska - Maid Melania Roch
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Kąkolewski (Screenplay)
- Krzysztof Kąkolewski (Novel)
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
- Władysław Krupka (Story Consultant)
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Antoni Nurzyński
Editing: Tomira Matyjaszkiewicz
Production: PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal
Keywords
detective inspector, prosecution, film noir, murder, criminal, criminal investigation, police inspector, investigative journalist
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Criminal Who Stole a Crime about?
- Retired police captain Siwy recounts to a reporter how he undertook a final, private investigation into the suspicious death of Ewa Salm, known as “Princess.” Though her testimony had secured a conviction, Siwy doubted the man’s guilt and set out to uncover the real killer—risking his own life to see justice done.
- Who directed The Criminal Who Stole a Crime?
- The Criminal Who Stole a Crime was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in The Criminal Who Stole a Crime?
- The Criminal Who Stole a Crime stars Zygmunt Hübner, Barbara Brylska, Ryszard Filipski, Piotr Pawłowski, Krzysztof Żurek, Tadeusz Bartosik.
- How long is The Criminal Who Stole a Crime?
- The Criminal Who Stole a Crime has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Criminal Who Stole a Crime?
- The Criminal Who Stole a Crime is a Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Criminal Who Stole a Crime produced?
- The Criminal Who Stole a Crime was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of The Criminal Who Stole a Crime?
- The themes of The Criminal Who Stole a Crime include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.