To Be a Crook (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, To Be a Crook is a drama and crime film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.
Who’s in it. To Be a Crook stars Janine Magnan as Martine, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Jean-Pierre, Jacques Portet as Jacques and Amidou as Amidou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, To Be a Crook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Be a Crook page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Be a Crook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Be a Crook (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Be a Crook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Be a Crook worth watching?
- To Be a Crook holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Be a Crook?
- To Be a Crook stars Janine Magnan, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jacques Portet, Amidou and Pierre Barouh.
- When was To Be a Crook released?
- To Be a Crook was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.