Crime Wave

Crime Wave (1953)

22/10/1953
Crime, Thriller
1h 13m

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

Overview

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.

  • AndrĂ© de TothDirector
  • Crane WilburWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • cop-killer
  • film noir
  • man hunt
  • home invasion
  • ex-con
  • one last job
  • criminal gang
  • crime spree
  • parolee
  • bank heist
  • ex-cell mate
  • gun death

Top Billed 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

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