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.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Gert Fröbe

Paul Wittkowski

Karlheinz Böhm

Father Steiner

Rudolf Vogel

Anton Baumberger

Ellen Schwiers

Maria Holzmann

Lucie Englisch

Frau Nestle

M

Manfred Kunst

Peter Holzmann

B

Barbara Gallauner

Fräulein Mauer

Hans Jürgen Diedrich

Wachtmeister Franke

T

Toni Treutler

Thérèse Baumberger

R

Rosemarie Kirstein

Helga Baumberger

Hans Clarin

Karl Schmiedel

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