There Was a Crooked Man...
“Of All the Crooked Men in All the Crooked West One of Them Was the Best!”
Synopsis
A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.
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There Was a Crooked Man - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-25
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Kirk Douglas
Paris Pitman, Jr.
Henry Fonda
Woodward W. Lopeman
Hume Cronyn
Dudley Whinner
Warren Oates
Floyd Moon
Burgess Meredith
The Missouri Kid
John Randolph
Cyrus McNutt
Lee Grant
Mrs. Bullard
Arthur O'Connell
Mr. Lomax
Martin Gabel
Warden LeGoff
Michael Blodgett
Coy Cavendish
C.K. Yang
Ah-Ping
Alan Hale Jr.
Tobaccy
Victor French
Whiskey
Claudia McNeil
Madam
Bert Freed
Skinner
Jeanne Cooper
Prostitute
Barbara Rhoades
Miss Jessie Brundidge
Gene Evans
Col Wolff
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benton, David Newman, Lee Adams
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse
- Original Title
- There Was a Crooked Man...
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Robert Benton, David Newman, Lee Adams
Charles Strouse
Harry Stradling Jr.
Gene Milford
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, C.O. Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benton
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
David Newman
Writer
Lee Adams
Writer
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Edward Carrere
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is There Was a Crooked Man... about?
A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.
Who directed There Was a Crooked Man...?
There Was a Crooked Man... was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in There Was a Crooked Man...?
The principal cast of There Was a Crooked Man... includes Kirk Douglas, Henry Fonda, Hume Cronyn, Warren Oates, Burgess Meredith.
When was There Was a Crooked Man... released and how long is it?
There Was a Crooked Man... was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for There Was a Crooked Man...?
The original motion picture soundtrack for There Was a Crooked Man... was composed by Charles Strouse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for There Was a Crooked Man...?
There Was a Crooked Man... holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).