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The Criminal

181h 37m1926Joseph Losey
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"The toughest picture ever made in Britain!"

When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.

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RobberyB MovieRacetrackBritish Noir

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What is The Criminal (1926) about?

When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.

Who stars in The Criminal?

The Criminal stars Stanley Baker (Johnny Bannion), Sam Wanamaker (Mike Carter), Grégoire Aslan (Frank Saffron), Margit Saad (Suzanne), Jill Bennett (Maggie). The film was directed by Joseph Losey.

How long is The Criminal?

The Criminal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1926. It is rated 18.

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