Crime Wave
“Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!”
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.
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Crime Wave - Andre de Toth - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-29
Top Cast
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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
Gayle Kellogg
Detective Kelly
Mack Chandler
Sully
Iris Adrian
Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)
Joe Bassett
Cop (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Detective (uncredited)
Timothy Carey
Johnny Haslett (uncredited)
Fred Coby
Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)
Dennis Dengate
Police Officer (uncredited)
Eileen Elliott
Fourth Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, Bernard Gordon, Richard Wormser, Ward Hawkins, John Hawkins
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Crime Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Crane Wilbur, Bernard Gordon, Richard Wormser, Ward Hawkins, John Hawkins
David Buttolph
Bert Glennon
Thomas Reilly
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Thomas Reilly
Editor
André de Toth
Director
Bryan Foy
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Wave
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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.
Who stars in Crime Wave?
The principal cast of Crime Wave includes Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia, Charles Bronson.
When was Crime Wave released and how long is it?
Crime Wave was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime Wave was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime Wave?
Crime Wave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).