Crook and the Cross - 1960

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.

95min
1960
12
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Gert Fröbe profile pictureGert FröbePaul Wittkowski
Karlheinz Böhm profile pictureKarlheinz BöhmFather Steiner
Rudolf Vogel profile pictureRudolf VogelAnton Baumberger
Ellen Schwiers profile pictureEllen SchwiersMaria Holzmann
Lucie Englisch profile pictureLucie EnglischFrau Nestle
Hans Jürgen Diedrich profile pictureHans Jürgen DiedrichWachtmeister Franke
Hans Clarin profile pictureHans ClarinKarl Schmiedel

About Crook and the Cross

Crook and the Cross Overview

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.

Age Rating: 12
Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: Der Gauner und der liebe Gott
Original Language: German
Directed By: Axel von Ambesser
Production Companies
Divina-Film