I Was a Criminal
Synopsis
Aka Passport to Heaven. In Prussia shoemaker Voight needs a residence permit to get a job, but can only get a job if he already has a permit. He dons a captain's uniform to order a platoon of soldiers to Koepenick to take over the Town Hall to get his permit.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Albrecht Joseph, Ivan Goff
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- I Was a Criminal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Albrecht Joseph, Ivan Goff
Daniele Amfitheatrof
John Alton
Dorothy Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Albrecht Joseph
Screenplay
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Criminal
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What is I Was a Criminal about?
Aka Passport to Heaven. In Prussia shoemaker Voight needs a residence permit to get a job, but can only get a job if he already has a permit. He dons a captain's uniform to order a platoon of soldiers to Koepenick to take over the Town Hall to get his permit.
Who directed I Was a Criminal?
I Was a Criminal was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in I Was a Criminal?
The principal cast of I Was a Criminal includes Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore, Herman Bing, Elsa Bassermann.
When was I Was a Criminal released and how long is it?
I Was a Criminal was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Criminal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Criminal was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.