The Crooked Way
1949, English. Directed by Robert Florey.
He's got a date ...with DEATH!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert FloreyDirector
- John PayneEddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi
- Sonny TuftsVince Alexander
- Ellen DrewNina Martin
- Rhys WilliamsLieutenant Joe Williams
- Percy HeltonPetey
- John DoucetteSgt. Barrett
- Charles EvansCaptain Anderson (as Charlie Evans)
- Greta GranstedtHazel Downs
- Raymond LargayArthur Stacey, M.D.
- Harry BronsonDanny
- Hal BaylorCoke (as Hal Fieberling)
- Don HaggertyHood
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard H. Landau
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How long is The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Crooked Way have a post-credits scene?
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The Crooked Way parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crooked Way is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Crooked Way on?
The Crooked Way isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crooked Way?
If you liked The Crooked Way, try They Made Me a Fugitive, Each Dawn I Die, Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Who directed The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way (1949) was directed by Robert Florey and stars John Payne, Sonny Tufts, Ellen Drew.