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Crime Wave (1953)

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

  • Oct 22, 1953
  • 1h 13m
  • NR

7.1/10

TMDB user score
87 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Crime Wave is a 1953 crime and thriller film directed by André de Toth. Its leading cast includes Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson and Phyllis Kirk. It runs for 1 hour 13 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 13 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 87 TMDB votes

Trailer

Crime Wave - Andre de Toth - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Sterling Hayden Det. Lt. Sims
  • Gene Nelson Steve Lacey
  • Phyllis Kirk Ellen Lacey
  • Ted de Corsia 'Doc' Penny
  • Charles Bronson Ben Hastings
  • Jay Novello Dr. Otto Hessler
  • Nedrick Young Gat Morgan
  • James Bell Daniel O'Keefe
  • Dub Taylor Gus Snider
  • Gayle Kellogg Detective Kelly
  • Mack Chandler Sully
  • Iris Adrian Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)
  • Joe Bassett Cop (uncredited)
  • Charles Cane Detective (uncredited)
  • Timothy Carey Johnny Haslett (uncredited)
  • Fred Coby Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)
  • Dennis Dengate Police Officer (uncredited)
  • Eileen Elliott Fourth Police Broadcaster (uncredited)

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