Crime Wave

Name: Crime Wave
Director: André de Toth
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1953
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia, Charles Bronson

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

19531h 13m7.1(84 votes)

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Synopsis

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.

Crime Wave (1953) is a crime and thriller film directed by André de Toth. It stars Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, and Phyllis Kirk. The film runs for 1 hour 13 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 84 votes.

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Director

André de Toth

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Wave

Where can I watch Crime Wave?

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Who stars in Crime Wave?

Crime Wave stars Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, and Ted de Corsia, and was directed by André de Toth.

How long is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes.

When did Crime Wave come out?

Crime Wave was released in 1953.

What genre is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave is a crime and thriller film.

Is Crime Wave worth watching?

Crime Wave holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.