Criss Cross (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1949, Criss Cross is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 88 minutes. “When you Double-Cross a Double-Crosser... It's a Criss Cross!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Burt Lancaster plays Steve Thompson, a man who seals his dark fate when he returns to Los Angeles to find his ex-wife Anna Dundee (Yvonne DeCarlo) eager to rekindle their love against all better judgement. She encourages their affair but then quickly marries mobster Slim Dundee (Dan Duryea). To deflect suspicion of the affair, Steve Thompson leads Dundee into a daylight armored-truck robbery.
Who’s in it. Criss Cross stars Burt Lancaster as Steve Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo as Anna, Dan Duryea as Slim Dundee and Stephen McNally as Det. Lt. Peter 'Pete' Ramirez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Criss Cross has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criss Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Criss Cross tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Criss Cross (1949)?
- In US, Criss Cross is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Criss Cross worth watching?
- Criss Cross holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Criss Cross?
- Criss Cross stars Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally and Esy Morales.
- When was Criss Cross released?
- Criss Cross was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.