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The Criminal (1960)

In UK, after pulling a racetrack robbery, repeat offender Johnny Bannion hides the loot in a farmer's field but the police and the local mob come looking for Johnny and for the money.

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Mike Carter
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Maggie
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Mr. Town
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Formby
Noel Willman ...
Prison Governor
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Barrows
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An ex-con who's taken part in the robbery of a racetrack is caught and sent back to prison, but he won't tell his fellow gang members where he's stashed the loot. The gang kidnaps his girlfriend and has him tortured in prison in an effort to find out where the money is. Written by [email protected]

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loot | robbery | racetrack | prison | heist | See All (20) »

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The toughest picture ever made in Britain!

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Crime | Drama | Thriller

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17 March 1961 (West Germany)  »

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El criminal  »

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$200,000 (estimated)
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1.66 : 1
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Film debut of Murray Melvin. See more »

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Referenced in The Cracksman (1963) See more »

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Prison Ballad (Thieving Boy)
Music by John Dankworth (uncredited)
Lyrics by Alun Owen (uncredited)
Sung by Cleo Laine
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16 August 2012 | by See all my reviews

Joseph Losey's film has acquired something of a reputation since it's release way back when, though it's hard to see why. Stanley Baker playing the eponymous villain is convincing enough but the script and characterisations are weak. This is particularly evident in the prison scenes which comprise most of the film. The incarcerated are stock characters so beloved of British films of this period and they perform true to type (ie terribly). The exception is one of Beckett's favourite actors Patrick Magee, his sinister prison guard is a real stand-out. Aside from his performance the other outstanding feature is the photography from Robert Krasker which, ironically, suggests what a great film this could have been.


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