Crook and the Cross

The story

With the help of God, the loveable safecracker Paul Wittkowski – aka “Cracker-Paulie” – manages to escape the clutches of the cops. He dresses up as a priest and ends up in a village, whose pastor is in dispute with an influential businessman. To help the pastor and a young widow, Paulie has to use his own special abilities. This work leads him back to the path of righteousness. He contacts the police and, after serving his time, starts a new life with the widow.

Cast & crew

Gert FröbePaul Wittkowski

Karlheinz BöhmFather Steiner

Rudolf VogelAnton Baumberger

Ellen SchwiersMaria Holzmann

Lucie EnglischFrau Nestle

Manfred Kunst

Manfred KunstPeter Holzmann

Barbara Gallauner

Barbara GallaunerFräulein Mauer

Hans Jürgen DiedrichWachtmeister Franke

Toni Treutler

Toni TreutlerThérèse Baumberger

Rosemarie Kirstein

Rosemarie KirsteinHelga Baumberger

Hans ClarinKarl Schmiedel