Crook and the Cross (1960)

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Released:
1960-01-01

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Gert Fröbe
    as
    Paul Wittkowski
  • Karlheinz Böhm
    as
    Father Steiner
  • Rudolf Vogel
    as
    Anton Baumberger
  • Ellen Schwiers
    as
    Maria Holzmann
  • Lucie Englisch
    as
    Frau Nestle