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There Was a Crooked Man... (1970)

"Of All the Crooked Men in All the Crooked West One of Them Was the Best!"

6.819702h 3mEN
Western

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

EN

Release

September 18, 1970

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Official Trailer

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Overview

A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Paris Pitman, Jr.

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Woodward W. Lopeman

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Dudley Whinner

Warren Oates

Warren Oates

Floyd Moon

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

The Missouri Kid

John Randolph

John Randolph

Cyrus McNutt

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Mrs. Bullard

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Mr. Lomax

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Warden LeGoff

Michael Blodgett

Michael Blodgett

Coy Cavendish

C.K. Yang

C.K. Yang

Ah-Ping

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Tobaccy

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into There Was a Crooked Man... (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of There Was a Crooked Man.... The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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