The Criminal

The Criminal

1960 · 97 min · EN · 6.4 (36 votes)
Dir. Joseph Losey · Starring Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan, Margit Saad, Jill Bennett, Rupert Davies · Music John Dankworth

The toughest picture ever made in Britain!

Crime

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.

VIBE

A grim, atmospheric dive into the underbelly of crime. This film feels like a smoke-filled room, where every decision carries heavy weight and betrayal lurks around every corner. It's a classic, no-nonsense crime thriller.

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