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There Was a Crooked Man...
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There Was a Crooked Man...

1970-09-18 · 123 min · ★ 6.8

Western

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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Directors
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasParis Pitman, Jr.
Henry FondaHenry FondaWoodward W. Lopeman
Hume CronynHume CronynDudley Whinner
Warren OatesWarren OatesFloyd Moon
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithThe Missouri Kid
John RandolphJohn RandolphCyrus McNutt
Lee GrantLee GrantMrs. Bullard
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellMr. Lomax
Martin GabelMartin GabelWarden LeGoff
Michael BlodgettMichael BlodgettCoy Cavendish
C.K. YangC.K. YangAh-Ping
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Tobaccy
Victor FrenchVictor FrenchWhiskey
Claudia McNeilClaudia McNeilMadam
Bert FreedBert FreedSkinner
Jeanne CooperJeanne CooperProstitute
Barbara RhoadesBarbara RhoadesMiss Jessie Brundidge
Gene EvansGene EvansCol Wolff
Pamela HensleyPamela HensleyEdwina
J. Edward McKinleyJ. Edward McKinleyThe Governor

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