Criss Cross
“When you Double-Cross a Double-Crosser... It's a Criss Cross!”
Synopsis
An armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.
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Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Steve Thompson
Yvonne De Carlo
Anna
Dan Duryea
Slim Dundee
Stephen McNally
Det. Lt. Peter 'Pete' Ramirez
Esy Morales
Orchestra Leader
Tom Pedi
Vincent
Percy Helton
Frank
Alan Napier
Finchley
Griff Barnett
Pop
Meg Randall
Helen
Richard Long
Slade Thompson
Joan Miller
The Lush
Edna Holland
Mrs. Thompson
John Doucette
Walt
Marc Krah
Mort
James O'Rear
Waxie
John 'Skins' Miller
Midget
Tony Curtis
Gigolo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Fuchs
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Criss Cross
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Daniel Fuchs, Don Tracy, William Bowers
Miklós Rózsa
Franz Planer, David S. Horsley, Paul Ivano
Ted J. Kent
Michael Kraike
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Michael Kraike
Producer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Daniel Fuchs
Screenplay
William Bowers
Writer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Criss Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Criss Cross about?
An armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.
Who directed Criss Cross?
Criss Cross was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Criss Cross?
The principal cast of Criss Cross includes Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally, Esy Morales.
When was Criss Cross released and how long is it?
Criss Cross was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Criss Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Criss Cross was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Criss Cross based on a book or true story?
Criss Cross is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Don Tracy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Criss Cross?
Criss Cross holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).