Crime of Passion
“Her husband was lying so close... the gun was even closer... now she was only one sin away from the Crime of Passion.”
Synopsis
Kathy leaves the newspaper business to marry homicide detective Bill, but is frustrated by his lack of ambition and the banality of life in the suburbs. Her drive to advance Bill's career soon takes her down a dangerous path.
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“Call me” scene in Crime of Passion (1957)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-11-19
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Barbara Stanwyck
Kathy Ferguson
Sterling Hayden
Lt. William Doyle
Raymond Burr
Inspector Tony Pope
Fay Wray
Alice Pope
Virginia Grey
Sara Alidas
Royal Dano
Capt. Charlie Alidas
Robert Griffin
Police Sgt. James
Dennis Cross
Police Sgt. Jules
Jay Adler
Mr. Nalence
Stuart Whitman
Laboratory Technician
Malcolm Atterbury
Police Officer Spitz
Robert Quarry
Sam, Reporter
Gail Bonney
Mrs. London
Joe Conley
Delivery Boy
Ralph Brooks
Reporter in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)
Larry Carr
Jack Chefe
Bartender (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Eisinger
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Crime of Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Robert Goldstein Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Oswald
Jo Eisinger
Paul Dunlap
Joseph LaShelle
Marjorie Fowler
Herman Cohen, Robert Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Gerd Oswald
Director
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Jo Eisinger
Screenplay
Herman Cohen
Producer
Grace Houston
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime of Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crime of Passion about?
Kathy leaves the newspaper business to marry homicide detective Bill, but is frustrated by his lack of ambition and the banality of life in the suburbs. Her drive to advance Bill's career soon takes her down a dangerous path.
Who directed Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion was directed by Gerd Oswald.
Who stars in Crime of Passion?
The principal cast of Crime of Passion includes Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Burr, Fay Wray, Virginia Grey.
When was Crime of Passion released and how long is it?
Crime of Passion was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime of Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime of Passion was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).