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Crime Wave

"He was a quiet man..."

April 12, 1985 1h 20m 6.2/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Crime Wave is a comedy/crime film. directed by John Paizs. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Eva Kovacs, John Paizs, and Darrell Baran

Synopsis

A young director intent on making "the greatest color crime movie ever" can't seem to finish his script--he has a beginning and an end, but he can't quite figure out the middle. The daughter of his landlord, excited to have a real "movie person" living nearby, tries to help by putting him in touch with a man who wants to collaborate on a script--the strange "Dr. Jolly"

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (18 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crime Wave about?

A young director intent on making "the greatest color crime movie ever" can't seem to finish his script--he has a beginning and an end, but he can't quite figure out the middle. The daughter of his...

Who directed Crime Wave?

Crime Wave was directed by John Paizs.

How long is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Crime Wave released?

Crime Wave was released on April 12, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Crime Wave?

The main cast of Crime Wave includes Eva Kovacs, John Paizs, Darrell Baran, Mark Yuill, Neil Lawrie.