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I Was a Criminal
I Was a Criminal
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  2. I Was a Criminal

I Was a Criminal

1941
1h 11m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1941

Runtime

1h 11m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 11m
Jan 1, 1941
Languages
English
Director
Richard Oswald
Richard Oswald
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Albert Bassermann

Albert Bassermann

Wilhelm Voight, a Shoemaker

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Frau Obermueller, the Mayor's Wife

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Obermueller, the Mayor

Herman Bing

Herman Bing

Kilian, City Hall Guard

Elsa Bassermann

Elsa Bassermann

Mrs. Marie Hoprecht

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