The Crooked Way
The Crooked Way (1949) is a crime film, directed by Robert Florey. It stars John Payne and Sonny Tufts. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.
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What The Crooked Way Is About
A decorated soldier comes home from the war with no memory, the result of a head wound. He leaves the veterans' hospital in San Francisco for Los Angeles wanting to find out who he is, and what he finds is not welcome: in his old life he was a gangster, he left people behind, and every one of them remembers him. Robert Florey's 1949 film puts the noir question of identity as directly as anyone did: is a man answerable for things he cannot remember doing. John Alton shot it, using darkness as part of the story rather than as decor. What separates it from the other amnesia pictures is that the hero's innocence is never guaranteed. John Payne takes the lead.
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What is The Crooked Way about?
A decorated soldier comes home from the war with no memory, the result of a head wound. He leaves the veterans' hospital in San Francisco for Los Angeles wanting to find out who he is, and what he finds is not welcome: in his old life he was a gangster, he left people behind, and every one of them remembers him.
Where can I watch The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Crooked Way?
The Crooked Way runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did The Crooked Way come out?
The Crooked Way was released in 1949.
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.
What is The Crooked Way's rating?
The Crooked Way holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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