I don't understand why this movie is listed as "I Was a Criminal." It was released in the U.S., and shown on television years ago, as Passport to Heaven.
A really outstanding, touching movie that featured a distinguished performance by Basserman. This movie appeared toward the end of the Second World War, and on one level was very crude anti-German propaganda. But its subtext, the yearning for freedom, is universal.
One real tragedy is that this movie simply vanished from the face of the earth. It is not available in any format, DVD or video. A real shame. My thanks to the other commenter for sharing his recollections of the film.
A really outstanding, touching movie that featured a distinguished performance by Basserman. This movie appeared toward the end of the Second World War, and on one level was very crude anti-German propaganda. But its subtext, the yearning for freedom, is universal.
One real tragedy is that this movie simply vanished from the face of the earth. It is not available in any format, DVD or video. A real shame. My thanks to the other commenter for sharing his recollections of the film.