The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code (1931) is a crime film, directed by Howard Hawks. It stars Walter Huston and Phillips Holmes. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What The Criminal Code Is About
Howard Hawks's 1931 American film follows Robert, a young man sentenced to ten years for a killing committed while drunk, and the prosecutor who convicted him arriving six years later as warden of the same prison. The idea is in the title: the rules of the penal system and the rules the inmates keep among themselves operate at once, and neither saves anyone. Hawks builds the story without display; the scene of the prisoners' growl in the yard is among the period's most effective uses of sound. Boris Karloff drew attention here before Frankenstein. The romantic line is weak and the final section too corrective. Who it's for: viewers interested in early sound American cinema and prison films. Who it's not for: anyone wanting a fast narrative, or troubled by the technical limits of the period.
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What is The Criminal Code about?
Howard Hawks's 1931 American film follows Robert, a young man sentenced to ten years for a killing committed while drunk, and the prosecutor who convicted him arriving six years later as warden of the same prison. The idea is in the title: the rules of the penal system and the rules the inmates keep among themselves operate at once, and neither saves anyone.
Where can I watch The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did The Criminal Code come out?
The Criminal Code was released in 1931.
Who directed The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff.
What is The Criminal Code's rating?
The Criminal Code holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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