The Criminal
“The toughest picture ever made in Britain!”
Synopsis
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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The Criminal (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-04
Top Cast
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Stanley Baker
Johnny Bannion
Sam Wanamaker
Mike Carter
Grégoire Aslan
Frank Saffron
Margit Saad
Suzanne
Jill Bennett
Maggie
Rupert Davies
Edwards
Laurence Naismith
Mr. Town
John Van Eyssen
Formby
Noel Willman
Prison Governor
Derek Francis
Priest
Redmond Phillips
Prison Doctor
Kenneth J. Warren
Clobber
Patrick Magee
Barrows
Robert Adams
Judas
Kenneth Cope
Kelly
Murray Melvin
Antlers
Tom Bell
Flynn
Nigel Green
Ted
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Alun Owen
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- The Criminal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Alun Owen
John Dankworth
Robert Krasker
Reginald Mills
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Alun Owen
Screenplay
Joseph Losey
Director
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Criminal
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What is The Criminal 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 directed The Criminal?
The Criminal was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Criminal?
The principal cast of The Criminal includes Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan, Margit Saad, Jill Bennett.
When was The Criminal released and how long is it?
The Criminal was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Criminal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Criminal was composed by John Dankworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Criminal?
The Criminal holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).