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Crimewave

"There's nothing scarier than your first date."

April 12, 1985 1h 23m 5.5/10 (157 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Crimewave is a comedy/crime film. directed by Sam Raimi. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, and Sheree J. Wilson

Synopsis

Fed up of his business partner, Ernest Trend hires the services of two exterminators. When things go drastically wrong and they murder the wrong man, the race is on to frame an innocent video surveillance man.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (157 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $5.1K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$5,101

Production Companies

  • Renaissance Pictures
  • Embassy Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimewave about?

Fed up of his business partner, Ernest Trend hires the services of two exterminators. When things go drastically wrong and they murder the wrong man, the race is on to frame an innocent video surve...

Who directed Crimewave?

Crimewave was directed by Sam Raimi.

How long is Crimewave?

Crimewave has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Crimewave released?

Crimewave was released on April 12, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Crimewave?

The main cast of Crimewave includes Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, Sheree J. Wilson, Paul L. Smith, Brion James.

Is Crimewave worth watching?

Crimewave has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 157 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.