Crook and the Cross (1960)

7.8/10 95 min Comedy

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.

Cast

Gert Fröbe

Paul Wittkowski

Karlheinz Böhm

Father Steiner

Rudolf Vogel

Anton Baumberger

Ellen Schwiers

Maria Holzmann

Lucie Englisch

Frau Nestle

Hans Jürgen Diedrich

Wachtmeister Franke

Hans Clarin

Karl Schmiedel

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