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Crime Wave

NR19531h 13mAndré de Toth
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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

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.

CrimeThriller
Cop-killerFilm NoirMan HuntHome InvasionEx-conOne Last JobCriminal GangCrime SpreeParoleeBank Heist

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What is Crime Wave (1953) 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 stars in Crime Wave?

Crime Wave stars Sterling Hayden (Det. Lt. Sims), Gene Nelson (Steve Lacey), Phyllis Kirk (Ellen Lacey), Ted de Corsia ('Doc' Penny), Charles Bronson (Ben Hastings). The film was directed by André de Toth.

How long is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is Crime Wave worth watching?

Crime Wave holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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