The Crooks (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1960, The Crooks is a drama and crime film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Three restless slum boys are turned to a life of petty thievery, but when one of them expresses a hopeful desire to become a bullfighter, the others pool their energies to pull one big heist in order to finance their pal's dream.
Who’s in it. The Crooks stars Manuel Zarzo as Julián, Luis Marín as Ramón, Óscar Cruz as Juan and Juanjo Losada as El Chato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Crooks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crooks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crooks (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crooks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crooks worth watching?
- The Crooks holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crooks?
- The Crooks stars Manuel Zarzo, Luis Marín, Óscar Cruz, Juanjo Losada and Rafael Vargas.
- When was The Crooks released?
- The Crooks was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.