The Crooked Way (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, The Crooked Way is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Florey, running about 90 minutes. “He's got a date ...with DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A war veteran suffering from amnesia, returns to Los Angeles from a San Francisco veterans hospital hoping to learn who he is and discovers his criminal past.
Who’s in it. The Crooked Way stars John Payne as Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi, Sonny Tufts as Vince Alexander, Ellen Drew as Nina Martin and Rhys Williams as Lieutenant Joe Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Crooked Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crooked Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crooked Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crooked Way (1949)?
- In US, The Crooked Way is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crooked Way worth watching?
- The Crooked Way holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Crooked Way?
- The Crooked Way stars John Payne, Sonny Tufts, Ellen Drew, Rhys Williams and Percy Helton.
- When was The Crooked Way released?
- The Crooked Way was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.