The Criminal
1960, English. Directed by Joseph Losey.
The toughest picture ever made in Britain!
When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Criminal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1960.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alun Owen
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The Criminal: quick answers
Is The Criminal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Criminal?
The Criminal runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Criminal have a post-credits scene?
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The Criminal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Criminal on?
The Criminal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Criminal?
If you liked The Criminal, try Reservoir Dogs, Foxy Brown, Pulp Fiction.
Who directed The Criminal?
The Criminal (1960) was directed by Joseph Losey and stars Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan.