Crisscross (film)

Crisscross refers to multiple films of the same name, most notably:

• Criss Cross (1949): A film noir directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, and Dan Duryea. The plot revolves around an armored car driver who becomes entangled in an ill-fated scheme to rob his own company, driven by his obsessive love for his ex-wife. The film is known for its suspenseful atmosphere, morally ambiguous characters, and tragic outcome.

• CrissCross (1992): A drama film directed by Chris Menges, starring Goldie Hawn, Arliss Howard, and David Arnott. Set in 1969, it depicts a widowed mother struggling to raise her son while working at a hotel and becoming involved in drug trafficking. The film explores themes of poverty, resilience, and the complexities of family relationships in a challenging social environment. The title is stylized as one word, "CrissCross".