Crook and the Cross

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

Gert Fröbe

Paul Wittkowski

Karlheinz Böhm

Father Steiner

Rudolf Vogel

Anton Baumberger

Ellen Schwiers

Maria Holzmann

Lucie Englisch

Frau Nestle