The Criminal Who Stole a Crime(1969)
Retired police captain Siwy recounts to a reporter how he undertook a final, private investigation into the suspicious death of Ewa Salm, known as “Princess.” Though her testimony had secured a conviction, Siwy doubted the man’s guilt and set out to uncover the real killer—risking his own life to see justice done.
Movie: The Criminal Who Stole a Crime
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ewa "The Princess" Salm
Robert Kwasowski
Doctor Leśniakiewicz
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Maj. Szelągowski
Stage Director
The Second Ewa
Maid Melania Roch
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Retired police captain Siwy recounts to a reporter how he undertook a final, private investigation into the suspicious death of Ewa Salm, known as “Princess.” Though her testimony had secured a conviction, Siwy doubted the man’s guilt and set out to uncover the real killer—risking his own life to see justice done.
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1969-10-07
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