The Criminal

Sep 13, 1960

1h 37m

★ 6.3

The toughest picture ever made in Britain!

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

Merton Park Studios

The Criminal Trailers

Cast

Johnny Bannion

Stanley Baker

Mike Carter

Sam Wanamaker

Frank Saffron

Grégoire Aslan

Suzanne

Margit Saad

Maggie

Jill Bennett

Edwards

Rupert Davies

Mr. Town

Laurence Naismith

Formby

John Van Eyssen

Prison Governor

Noel Willman

Priest

Derek Francis

Prison Doctor

Redmond Phillips

Clobber

Kenneth J. Warren

Lonely, unstable gas station attendant Melinda is tired of being overshadowed by her more confident, outgoing co-worker Sheila. When the gas station is held up at gunpoint by Billy, a desperate man in need of quick cash, Melinda finds an opportunity to make a connection with the robber, regardless of who gets hurt.

5.5

Footsteps in the Night

Apr 14, 1957

Two detectives investigate the strangulation murder of a man whom everyone seemed to like.

6.8

Criminal Lawyer

Aug 23, 1951

A drunken attorney tries to sober up in order to defend a friend in murder case.

4.7

Backlash

Mar 1, 1947

In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.

5.3

The Spider

Dec 1, 1945

An ex-cop is suspected of murder after he is found with a dead woman. The private detective is on the run -- attempting to prove his innocence.

7.0

Footsteps in the Fog

Sep 14, 1955

A Victorian-era murder mystery about a parlour maid who discovers that her employer may have killed his first wife.

6.7

Hell Drivers

Jul 23, 1957

An ex-con trying to go clean ends up working for a crooked trucking company swindling money.

7.0

Clash by Night

Aug 29, 1964

A gangster is caught and arrested by police. When he's being transported by bus -- filled with innocent civilians -- it's hi-jacked by his gang in attempt to free their boss. They hide out. As the authorities close in they threaten to torch the barn the escapee and his men are hiding in -- with their hostage inside.

5.9

Bunco Squad

Sep 1, 1950

Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.

7.4

The Olsen Gang Sees Red

Oct 1, 1976

Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.

6.6

Something Wild

Nov 7, 1986

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

6.5

Blue Streak

Sep 17, 1999

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.

5.8

B. Monkey

Jul 15, 1999

When wistful introvert Alan Furnace meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice, he has no idea of her secret life as "B. Monkey" -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.