The Crooked Way
“He's got a date ...with DEATH!”
Synopsis
A war veteran suffering from amnesia, returns to Los Angeles from a San Francisco veterans hospital hoping to learn who he is and discovers his criminal past.
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The Crooked Way (1949 Film-Noir) John Payne - He's got a date ...with DEATH!
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-03-24
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John Payne
Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi
Sonny Tufts
Vince Alexander
Ellen Drew
Nina Martin
Rhys Williams
Lieutenant Joe Williams
Percy Helton
Petey
John Doucette
Sgt. Barrett
Charles Evans
Captain Anderson (as Charlie Evans)
Greta Granstedt
Hazel Downs
Raymond Largay
Arthur Stacey, M.D.
Harry Bronson
Danny
Hal Baylor
Coke (as Hal Fieberling)
Don Haggerty
Hood
Jack Overman
Hood
Crane Whitley
Doctor Kemble / Off-Screen Narrator
John Harmon
Kelly
Garry Owen
Man from Green Acres Mortuary
Chet Brandenburg
(uncredited)
Frank Cady
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes
- Original Title
- The Crooked Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Richard H. Landau
Louis Forbes
John Alton
Frank Sullivan
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Van Nest Polglase
Production Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crooked Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crooked Way about?
A war veteran suffering from amnesia, returns to Los Angeles from a San Francisco veterans hospital hoping to learn who he is and discovers his criminal past.
Who directed The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Crooked Way?
The principal cast of The Crooked Way includes John Payne, Sonny Tufts, Ellen Drew, Rhys Williams, Percy Helton.
When was The Crooked Way released and how long is it?
The Crooked Way was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crooked Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crooked Way was composed by Louis Forbes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).