Crook and the Cross
1960, German. Directed by Axel von Ambesser.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Axel von AmbesserDirector
- Gert FröbePaul Wittkowski
- Karlheinz BöhmFather Steiner
- Rudolf VogelAnton Baumberger
- Ellen SchwiersMaria Holzmann
- Lucie EnglischFrau Nestle
- Manfred KunstPeter Holzmann
- Barbara GallaunerFräulein Mauer
- Hans Jürgen DiedrichWachtmeister Franke
- Toni TreutlerThérèse Baumberger
- Rosemarie KirsteinHelga Baumberger
- Hans ClarinKarl Schmiedel
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1960
- Original title
- Der Gauner und der liebe Gott
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Curth Flatow
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How long is Crook and the Cross?
Crook and the Cross runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Crook and the Cross on?
Crook and the Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1960. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crook and the Cross?
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Who directed Crook and the Cross?
Crook and the Cross (1960) was directed by Axel von Ambesser and stars Gert Fröbe, Karlheinz Böhm, Rudolf Vogel.