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There Was a Crooked Man...

There Was a Crooked Man... (1970)

Comedy, Western, Action | United States

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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In cinema from 06/10/1970

Rating: 6.9/10

User rating: 9/10

SYNOPSIS

Charm, intelligence and success in criminal career doesn't prevent Paris Pitman Jr. to start doing ten years in prison, in the middle of the Arizona desert. However, those years should pass quickly because of a $500,000 loot previously stashed away. New idealistic warden would only make Pitman think of getting his fortune even sooner. He starts to manipulate everyone to achieve his goal.

Actors

Writer: David Newman, Robert Benton

Producer: C.O. Erickson, Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Narrator: Charles Durning

RUNTIME: 126 min

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