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The Crooked Way (1949)

Movie ★ 6.2 90 min

Crime Drama Thriller

A war veteran suffering from amnesia, returns to Los Angeles from a San Francisco veterans hospital hoping to learn who he is and discovers his criminal past.

Robert Florey Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 22, 1949
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041269
Language
Studio
Benedict Bogeaus Production

Themes

Cast

John Payne John Payne Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi Sonny Tufts Sonny Tufts Vince Alexander Ellen Drew Ellen Drew Nina Martin Rhys Williams Rhys Williams Lieutenant Joe Williams Percy Helton Percy Helton Petey John Doucette John Doucette Sgt. Barrett Charles Evans Charles Evans Captain Anderson (as Charlie Evans) Greta Granstedt Greta Granstedt Hazel Downs Raymond Largay Raymond Largay Arthur Stacey, M.D. Harry Bronson Danny Hal Baylor Hal Baylor Coke (as Hal Fieberling) Don Haggerty Don Haggerty Hood Jack Overman Jack Overman Hood Crane Whitley Crane Whitley Doctor Kemble / Off-Screen Narrator John Harmon John Harmon Kelly Garry Owen Garry Owen Man from Green Acres Mortuary Chet Brandenburg Chet Brandenburg (uncredited) Frank Cady Frank Cady

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Crooked Way about?
A war veteran suffering from amnesia, returns to Los Angeles from a San Francisco veterans hospital hoping to learn who he is and discovers his criminal past.
Who directed The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way stars John Payne, Sonny Tufts, Ellen Drew, Rhys Williams.
When was The Crooked Way released?
The Crooked Way is a 1949 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Crooked Way?
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