I Was a Criminal(1941)
I Was a Criminal 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.
I Was a Criminal (1941) is a drama film directed by Richard Oswald, released on January 1, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore and Herman Bing. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Oswald
- Writers:
- Albrecht Joseph, Ivan Goff
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Status:
- Released
I Was a Criminal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Bassermann
as Wilhelm Voight, a Shoemaker
Mary Brian
as Frau Obermueller, the Mayor's Wife
Eric Blore
as Obermueller, the Mayor
Herman Bing
as Kilian, City Hall Guard
Elsa Bassermann
as Mrs. Marie Hoprecht
Key crew
Directed by Richard Oswald, written by Albrecht Joseph and Ivan Goff.
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I Was a Criminal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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I Was a Criminal – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Was a Criminal?
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The main cast of I Was a Criminal (1941) includes Albert Bassermann, Mary Brian, Eric Blore, Herman Bing and Elsa Bassermann. The film was directed by Richard Oswald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was a Criminal released?
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I Was a Criminal was released on January 1, 1941 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is I Was a Criminal worth watching?
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I Was a Criminal (1941) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.