Criminals Within
“A MYSTERY KILLER STRIKES... and a beautiful blonde pays the penalty for knowing too much... Was she a modern Mata Hari?”
Synopsis
A young soldier uncovers a ring of spies when he investigates his brother's mysterious murder.
Top Cast
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Eric Linden
Greg Carroll
Ben Alexander
Sgt. Paul
Donald Curtis
Lt. John Harmon
Ann Doran
Linda
Constance Worth
Alma Barton
Weldon Heyburn
Sgt. Blake
Earle Hodgins
Wallace
I. Stanford Jolley
Carl Flegler
Emmett Vogan
Harold
Bill Cartledge
Elevator Operator
Jack Cheatham
Agent Martin
Dudley Dickerson
Sam Dillingham
Ray Erlenborn
Pvt. Norton
Robert Frazer
Capt. Bryant
Boyd Irwin
Col. Longstreet
George Lynn
Prof. Carroll
Dennis Moore
Stanley Hume - 5th Columnist
Bernice Pilot
Mamie
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bennett
- Original Title
- Criminals Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Edward Bennett, Arthur Hoerl
Arthur Martinelli
Howard Dillinger
George R. Batcheller Jr., E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Edward Bennett
Screenplay
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Howard Dillinger
Editor
E.B. Derr
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Criminals Within
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Criminals Within about?
A young soldier uncovers a ring of spies when he investigates his brother's mysterious murder.
Who directed Criminals Within?
Criminals Within was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Criminals Within?
The principal cast of Criminals Within includes Eric Linden, Ben Alexander, Donald Curtis, Ann Doran, Constance Worth.
When was Criminals Within released and how long is it?
Criminals Within was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.