Movie

I Was a Criminal

★ 8.0(1)19411h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Oswald
Release date: 1941-01-01
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About I Was a Criminal

I Was a Criminal is a 1941 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Oswald, starring Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian and Eric Blore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was a Criminal in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Albert Bassermann

Wilhelm Voight, a Shoemaker

Mary Brian

Frau Obermueller, the Mayor's Wife

Eric Blore

Obermueller, the Mayor

Herman Bing

Kilian, City Hall Guard

Elsa Bassermann

Mrs. Marie Hoprecht

Themes & keywords

germanymilitaryshoemaker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was a Criminal in Australia?+

I Was a Criminal is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Was a Criminal on Netflix?+

I Was a Criminal is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is I Was a Criminal?+

I Was a Criminal has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in I Was a Criminal?+

I Was a Criminal stars Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore, Herman Bing and Elsa Bassermann.

When did I Was a Criminal come out?+

I Was a Criminal is a 1941 movie directed by Richard Oswald.

What genre is I Was a Criminal?+

I Was a Criminal is Drama film.

Who directed I Was a Criminal?+

I Was a Criminal was directed by Richard Oswald.