Crime Wave
Crime Wave

Movie·1953·1h 13m

Crime Wave

Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!

Directed By

André de Toth

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.

Written By

Crane Wilbur

Producer

Bryan Foy

Cinematography

Bert Glennon

Music

David Buttolph

Editor

Thomas Reilly

Themes

cop-killerfilm noirman hunthome invasionex-conone last jobcriminal gangcrime spreeparoleebank heistex-cell mategun death

Production House

Warner Bros. Pictures

Audience Score

71%

82 votes

Skip9%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection30%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Det. Lt. Sims

Gene Nelson

Gene Nelson

Steve Lacey

Phyllis Kirk

Phyllis Kirk

Ellen Lacey

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

'Doc' Penny

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Ben Hastings

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Dr. Otto Hessler

Nedrick Young

Nedrick Young

Gat Morgan

James Bell

James Bell

Daniel O'Keefe

Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Gus Snider

Gayle Kellogg

Detective Kelly

Mack Chandler

Sully

Iris Adrian

Iris Adrian

Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)

Joe Bassett

Cop (uncredited)

Charles Cane

Charles Cane

Detective (uncredited)

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Johnny Haslett (uncredited)

Fred Coby

Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)

Dennis Dengate

Police Officer (uncredited)

Eileen Elliott

Fourth Police Broadcaster (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Bert Glennon

Bert Glennon

Director of Photography

Crane Wilbur

Crane Wilbur

Writer

Thomas Reilly

Editor

Ward Hawkins

Story

André de Toth

André de Toth

Director

John Hawkins

Story

Bryan Foy

Producer

David Buttolph

Original Music Composer

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