They Made Me a Criminal
1939, English. Directed by Busby Berkeley.
I am a fugitive! I am hunted by the mob! I am wanted by the cops! I am forgotten by decent women!
A boxer flees, believing he has committed a murder while he was drunk.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Busby BerkeleyDirector
- John GarfieldJohnnie Bradfield, aka Jack Dorney
- Claude RainsDet. Monty Phelan
- Ann SheridanGoldie West
- May RobsonGrandma Rafferty
- Gloria DicksonPeggy
- Billy HalopTommy
- Bobby JordanAngel
- Leo GorceySpit
- Huntz HallDippy
- Gabriel DellT.B.
- Bernard PunslyMilt
- Robert GlecklerDoc Ward (Johnnie's Manager)
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sig Herzig
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They Made Me a Criminal: quick answers
Is They Made Me a Criminal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Made Me a Criminal?
They Made Me a Criminal runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does They Made Me a Criminal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Made Me a Criminal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Made Me a Criminal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Made Me a Criminal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Made Me a Criminal on?
They Made Me a Criminal is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Made Me a Criminal?
If you liked They Made Me a Criminal, try Salvable, Judgment Night, Busting.
Who directed They Made Me a Criminal?
They Made Me a Criminal (1939) was directed by Busby Berkeley and stars John Garfield, Claude Rains, Ann Sheridan.