Crooks Can't Win (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1928, Crooks Can't Win is a crime and drama film directed by George M. Arthur, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A police officer is kicked off the force when his superior wrongly believes that he is complicit in a robbery committed by a gang his brother is involved with. With the assistance of a crime reporter, he sets out to round up the gang of thieves and clear his name.
Who’s in it. Crooks Can't Win stars Ralph Lewis as Dad Gillen, Thelma Hill as Mary Gillen, Sam Nelson as Danny Malone and Joe E. Brown as Jimmy Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Crooks Can't Win sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crooks Can't Win page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crooks Can't Win tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crooks Can't Win (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crooks Can't Win change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crooks Can't Win worth watching?
- Crooks Can't Win holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crooks Can't Win?
- Crooks Can't Win stars Ralph Lewis, Thelma Hill, Sam Nelson, Joe E. Brown and Eugene Strong.
- When was Crooks Can't Win released?
- Crooks Can't Win was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.