I Am a Criminal
“Bullet-blazing drama of the man in the headlines...and the story behind them!”
Synopsis
In this crime drama, a gangster uses an innocent newsboy to manipulate the jury just prior to his manslaughter trial. The 10-year-old newsboy idolizes the gangster. Eventually the lad's admiration comes to deeply affect the gangster who begins to soften up. Meanwhile his moll plans to rob him. The newsboy intervenes and stops her.
Top Cast
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John Carroll
Brad McArthur
Kay Linaker
Linda La Rue
Craig Reynolds
Clint Reynolds
Martin Spellman
Bobby
Lester Matthews
District Attorney George Lane
Mary Kornman
Alice Martin
May Beatty
Maggie
Robert Fiske
Attorney Phil Collins
Allan Cavan
De Motte
Edward Earle
Clark
Byron Foulger
Ed Harper
Jack Kennedy
Sheriff
Robert Winkler
Young Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft
- Original Title
- I Am a Criminal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Crescent Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
John W. Krafft, Harrison Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
John W. Krafft
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 I Am a Criminal
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What is I Am a Criminal about?
In this crime drama, a gangster uses an innocent newsboy to manipulate the jury just prior to his manslaughter trial. The 10-year-old newsboy idolizes the gangster. Eventually the lad's admiration comes to deeply affect the gangster who begins to soften up. Meanwhile his moll plans to rob him. The newsboy intervenes and stops her.
Who directed I Am a Criminal?
I Am a Criminal was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in I Am a Criminal?
The principal cast of I Am a Criminal includes John Carroll, Kay Linaker, Craig Reynolds, Martin Spellman, Lester Matthews.
When was I Am a Criminal released and how long is it?
I Am a Criminal was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am a Criminal?
I Am a Criminal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).