I Am a Criminal
1938, English. Directed by William Nigh.
Bullet-blazing drama of the man in the headlines...and the story behind them!
In this crime drama, a gangster uses an innocent newsboy to manipulate the jury just prior to his manslaughter trial. The 10-year-old newsboy idolizes the gangster. Eventually the lad's admiration comes to deeply affect the gangster who begins to soften up. Meanwhile his moll plans to rob him. The newsboy intervenes and stops her.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William NighDirector
- John CarrollBrad McArthur
- Kay LinakerLinda La Rue
- Craig ReynoldsClint Reynolds
- Martin SpellmanBobby
- Lester MatthewsDistrict Attorney George Lane
- Mary KornmanAlice Martin
- May BeattyMaggie
- Robert FiskeAttorney Phil Collins
- Allan CavanDe Motte
- Edward EarleClark
- Byron FoulgerEd Harper
- Jack KennedySheriff
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John W. Krafft, Harrison Jacobs
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How long is I Am a Criminal?
I Am a Criminal runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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I Am a Criminal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Am a Criminal on?
I Am a Criminal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am a Criminal?
If you liked I Am a Criminal, try Absence of Malice, The Glass Key, Deadline - U.S.A..
Who directed I Am a Criminal?
I Am a Criminal (1938) was directed by William Nigh and stars John Carroll, Kay Linaker, Craig Reynolds.