Walk a Crooked Mile
“FBI teams up with Scotland Yard to avenge murder of G-Man!”
Synopsis
A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?
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Louis Hayward
Philip 'Scotty' Grayson
Dennis O'Keefe
Daniel F. O'Hara
Louise Allbritton
Dr. Anastasia 'Toni' Neva
Carl Esmond
Dr. Ritter von Stolb
Onslow Stevens
Igor Braun
Raymond Burr
Krebs
Art Baker
Dr. Frederick Townsend
Lowell Gilmore
Dr. William Forrest
Philip Van Zandt
Anton Radchek
Charles Evans
Dr. Homer Allen
Frank Ferguson
Carl Bemish
Reed Hadley
Narrator (voice)
Ray Teal
Police Sergeant
William Tannen
FBI Chemist
Gale Storm
Voice on Tape Recorder
Arthur Space
Mr. North
Tamara Shayne
Mrs. Ecko, the Landlady
Keith Richards
FBI Agent Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Walk a Crooked Mile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
George Bruce, Bertram Millhauser
Paul Sawtell
George Robinson
James E. Newcom
Grant Whytock, Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
George Bruce
Screenplay
Grant Whytock
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Edward Small
Producer
James E. Newcom
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walk a Crooked Mile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walk a Crooked Mile about?
A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?
Who directed Walk a Crooked Mile?
Walk a Crooked Mile was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Walk a Crooked Mile?
The principal cast of Walk a Crooked Mile includes Louis Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, Louise Allbritton, Carl Esmond, Onslow Stevens.
When was Walk a Crooked Mile released and how long is it?
Walk a Crooked Mile was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Walk a Crooked Mile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walk a Crooked Mile was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walk a Crooked Mile?
Walk a Crooked Mile holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).