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Criss Cross

1949-02-04 · 88 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Thriller

An armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.

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Directors
Robert Siodmak
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterSteve Thompson
Yvonne De CarloYvonne De CarloAnna
Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaSlim Dundee
Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyDet. Lt. Peter 'Pete' Ramirez
Esy MoralesEsy MoralesOrchestra Leader
Tom PediTom PediVincent
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonFrank
Alan NapierAlan NapierFinchley
Griff BarnettGriff BarnettPop
Meg RandallMeg RandallHelen
Richard LongRichard LongSlade Thompson
Joan MillerJoan MillerThe Lush
Edna HollandEdna HollandMrs. Thompson
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteWalt
Marc KrahMarc KrahMort
James O'RearJames O'RearWaxie
John 'Skins' MillerJohn 'Skins' MillerMidget
Tony CurtisTony CurtisGigolo (uncredited)
Gene EvansGene EvansDonlan (uncredited)
Beatrice RobertsBeatrice RobertsNurse (uncredited)

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