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Crook and the Cross

Crook and the Cross

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1960

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

70%

Original Title

Der Gauner und der liebe Gott

Production Companies

Divina-Film

Director

Axel von Ambesser

Description

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.