There Was a Crooked Man...
"Of All the Crooked Men in All the Crooked West One of Them Was the Best!"
Originally released in 1970. There Was a Crooked Man... is a western film. directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Henry Fonda, and Hume Cronyn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (132 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Paris Pitman, Jr.
Henry Fonda
as Woodward W. Lopeman
Hume Cronyn
as Dudley Whinner
Warren Oates
as Floyd Moon
Burgess Meredith
as The Missouri Kid
John Randolph
as Cyrus McNutt
Lee Grant
as Mrs. Bullard
Arthur O'Connell
as Mr. Lomax
Martin Gabel
as Warden LeGoff
Michael Blodgett
as Coy Cavendish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is There Was a Crooked Man... about?
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.
Who directed There Was a Crooked Man...?
There Was a Crooked Man... was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
How long is There Was a Crooked Man...?
There Was a Crooked Man... has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was There Was a Crooked Man... released?
There Was a Crooked Man... was released on September 18, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in There Was a Crooked Man...?
The main cast of There Was a Crooked Man... includes Kirk Douglas, Henry Fonda, Hume Cronyn, Warren Oates, Burgess Meredith.
Is There Was a Crooked Man... worth watching?
There Was a Crooked Man... has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.