description The Criminal (1960) Overview
Short Eyes is a 1977 American prison drama film directed by Robert M. Young and adapted by Miguel Piñero from his own play. Set primarily in a Manhattan detention facility known as "The Tombs," the film examines prison culture and hierarchy when a white man accused of child molestation is introduced to the general population. The cast includes Bruce Davison as the accused, alongside a ensemble featuring José Pérez, Curtis Ames, and Tom Waites.
Piñero, who wrote the original play while incarcerated, also appears in the film.
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Who is Johnny Bannion in The Criminal (1960)?
Stanley Baker plays Johnny Bannion, a professional criminal who has just been released from prison. He tries to return to the underworld with a racetrack robbery, which sends him back into prison. [BFI](https://www.bfi.org.uk/film/3fb77137-be59-57b5-a560-5f418b91dfa8/the-criminal)
What is the racetrack robbery in The Criminal about?
Bannion plans a heist and refuses to reveal where the stolen money is hidden after his capture. Pressure comes from both prison authorities and rival criminals who want the loot. [BFI](https://www.bfi.org.uk/film/3fb77137-be59-57b5-a560-5f418b91dfa8/the-criminal)
Was The Criminal (1960) released under another title?
Yes. The film was released in the United States as The Concrete Jungle, while its original British title is The Criminal. [Turner Classic Movies](https://www.tcm.com/articles/345430/the-concrete-jungle-aka-the-criminal)
Who directed and wrote The Criminal (1960)?
Joseph Losey directed the 1960 British crime film, and Alun Owen wrote the screenplay. BFI lists a 97-minute running time and credits Stanley Baker, Margit Saad, and Sam Wanamaker. [BFI](https://www.bfi.org.uk/film/3fb77137-be59-57b5-a560-5f418b91dfa8/the-criminal)
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