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Crime Wave

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

October 22, 1953 1h 13m 7.1/10 (79 votes)

Originally released in 1953. Crime Wave is a crime/thriller film. directed by André de Toth. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, and Phyllis Kirk

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 22, 1953 72 years ago
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Runtime 1h 13m 73 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (79 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crime Wave about?

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.

Who directed Crime Wave?

Crime Wave was directed by André de Toth.

How long is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).

When was Crime Wave released?

Crime Wave was released on October 22, 1953 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Crime Wave?

The main cast of Crime Wave includes Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia, Charles Bronson.