Crook and the Cross (1960)
Original title: Der Gauner und der liebe Gott
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With the help of God, the loveable safecracker Paul Wittkowski – aka “Cracker-Paulie” – manages to escape the clutches of the cops. He dresses up as a priest and ends up in a village, whose pastor is in dispute with an influential businessman. To help the pastor and a young widow, Paulie has to use his own special abilities. This work leads him back to the path of righteousness. He contacts the police and, after serving his time, starts a new life with the widow.
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Gert FröbePaul Wittkowski
Karlheinz BöhmFather Steiner
Rudolf VogelAnton Baumberger
Ellen SchwiersMaria Holzmann
Lucie EnglischFrau NestleManfred KunstPeter HolzmannBarbara GallaunerFräulein Mauer
Hans Jürgen DiedrichWachtmeister FrankeToni TreutlerThérèse Baumberger
Rosemarie KirsteinHelga Baumberger
Hans ClarinKarl SchmiedelMovie DNA
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What is Crook and the Cross about?
With the help of God, the loveable safecracker Paul Wittkowski – aka “Cracker-Paulie” – manages to escape the clutches of the cops. He dresses up as a priest and ends up in a village, whose pastor is in dispute with an influential businessman. To help the pastor and a young widow, Paulie has to use his own special abilities. This work leads him back to the path of righteousness. He contacts the police and, after serving his time, starts a new life with the widow.
How long is Crook and the Cross?
Crook and the Cross has a runtime of 95 minutes.