Where can I watch I Was a Criminal (1941)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Was a Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Who stars in I Was a Criminal?

I Was a Criminal stars Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore, Herman Bing and Elsa Bassermann.

When was I Was a Criminal released?

I Was a Criminal was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.

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I Was a Criminal (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film

Released in 1941, I Was a Criminal is a drama film directed by Richard Oswald, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. In Prussia shoemaker Voight needs a residence permit to get a job, but can only get a job if he already has a permit. He dons a captain's uniform to order a platoon of soldiers to Koepenick to take over the Town Hall to get his permit.

Who’s in it. I Was a Criminal stars Albert Bassermann as Wilhelm Voight, a Shoemaker, Mary Brian as Frau Obermueller, the Mayor's Wife, Eric Blore as Obermueller, the Mayor and Herman Bing as Kilian, City Hall Guard, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Was a Criminal page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Was a Criminal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch I Was a Criminal (1941)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Was a Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in I Was a Criminal?: I Was a Criminal stars Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore, Herman Bing and Elsa Bassermann.
When was I Was a Criminal released?: I Was a Criminal was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.