Crime Wave (1953)

10/22/1953 (US) • 1h 13m

Crime, Thriller

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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

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