A Criminal Is Born (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, A Criminal Is Born is a drama and crime film directed by Leslie Fenton, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.
Who’s in it. A Criminal Is Born stars Pedro Ottoni, Maria Bopp, Miguel Falabella as Lauro Valente and Elisa Pinheiro, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Criminal Is Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Criminal Is Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Criminal Is Born (1938)?
- In US, A Criminal Is Born is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in A Criminal Is Born?
- A Criminal Is Born stars Pedro Ottoni, Maria Bopp, Miguel Falabella, Elisa Pinheiro and Yara de Novaes.