The Criminal (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, The Criminal is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 97 minutes. “The toughest picture ever made in Britain!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.
Who’s in it. The Criminal stars Stanley Baker as Johnny Bannion, Sam Wanamaker as Mike Carter, Grégoire Aslan as Frank Saffron and Margit Saad as Suzanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Criminal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Criminal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Criminal (1960)?
- In GB, The Criminal is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Criminal worth watching?
- The Criminal holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Criminal?
- The Criminal stars Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan, Margit Saad and Jill Bennett.