Crime Wave(1953)
“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.
Director
André de Toth
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Det. Lt. Sims
Gene Nelson
as Steve Lacey
Phyllis Kirk
as Ellen Lacey
Ted de Corsia
as 'Doc' Penny
Charles Bronson
as Ben Hastings
Jay Novello
as Dr. Otto Hessler
Nedrick Young
as Gat Morgan
James Bell
as Daniel O'Keefe
Dub Taylor
as Gus Snider
Gayle Kellogg
as Detective Kelly
Mack Chandler
as Sully
Iris Adrian
as Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch Crime Wave?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Crime Wave (1953).
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 and released in 1953. It is a crime, thriller film.
How long is Crime Wave?▼
Crime Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
Who stars in Crime Wave?▼
The cast of Crime Wave includes Sterling Hayden as Det. Lt. Sims, Gene Nelson as Steve Lacey, Phyllis Kirk as Ellen Lacey, Ted de Corsia as 'Doc' Penny, Charles Bronson as Ben Hastings and more.
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