---
title: "Criss Cross"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/criss-cross-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22112
imdb_id: "tt0041268"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 191
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Criss Cross (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/criss-cross-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Criss Cross is a 1949 American noir crime tragedy film directed by Robert Siodmak. The screenplay was written by Daniel Fuchs and is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Don Tracy. The film features a cast including Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, and Dan Duryea. Production for the project included location shooting in the Bunker Hill section of Los Angeles. The story follows an armored-car guard who finds himself in a dangerous predicament after being discovered with his ex-wife by her husband, who is a gangster. As a result of this confrontation, the guard is forced to participate in a robbery. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes, was released in the United States on February 4, 1949. It is categorized within the crime and thriller genres. The narrative explores themes of risk and conflict involving characters who each have something to prove, lose, or hide.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Siodmak
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Burt Lancaster** as *Steve Thompson*
- **Yvonne De Carlo** as *Anna*
- **Dan Duryea** as *Slim Dundee*
- **Stephen McNally** as *Det. Lt. Peter 'Pete' Ramirez*
- **Esy Morales** as *Orchestra Leader*
- **Tom Pedi** as *Vincent*
- **Percy Helton** as *Frank*
- **Alan Napier** as *Finchley*
- **Griff Barnett** as *Pop*
- **Meg Randall** as *Helen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Criss Cross online?
Criss Cross is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Criss Cross worth watching?
Criss Cross holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 191 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Criss Cross and when was it released?
Criss Cross is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Criss Cross?
Criss Cross was directed by Robert Siodmak.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Criss Cross — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22112)
- [Criss Cross (1949) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041268/fullcredits/)
- [Criss Cross (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criss_Cross_(film))
- [Criss Cross (1949) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22112-criss-cross/cast)
- [Criss Cross (1949) - Robert Siodmak | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/criss-cross-am11111)
- [Criss-Cross — by Stephen Rebello](https://www.stephen-rebello.com/criss-cross)

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