Crimewave
“Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life”
Synopsis
A pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
CRIMEWAVE (1985) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-06
Top Cast
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Reed Birney
Vic Ajax
Louise Lasser
Helene Trend
Sheree J. Wilson
Nancy
Paul L. Smith
Faron Crush
Brion James
Arthur Coddish
Edward R. Pressman
Ernest Trend
Bruce Campbell
Renaldo 'The Heel'
Frances McDormand
Nun
Anne Cooper
Nun
Bridget Hoffman
Nun
Richard Bright
Officer Brennan
Antonio Fargas
Blind Man
Hamid Dana
Donald Odegard
John Hardy
Mr. Yarman
Emil Sitka
Colonel Rodgers
Hal Youngblood
Jack Elroy
Sean Farley
Jack Elroy Jr.
Richard DeManincor
Officer Garvey
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethan Coen, Sam Raimi, Joel Coen
- Original Score
- Arlon Ober
- Original Title
- Crimewave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Renaissance Pictures, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Raimi
Ethan Coen, Sam Raimi, Joel Coen
Arlon Ober
Robert Primes
Michael Kelly, Kathie Weaver, Kaye Davis
Robert Tapert, Irvin Shapiro, Edward R. Pressman
Department Leadership Roster
Ethan Coen
Writer
Robert Tapert
Producer
Arlon Ober
Original Music Composer
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Sam Raimi
Director
Sam Raimi
Writer
Joel Coen
Writer
Michael Kelly
Editor
Kathie Weaver
Editor
Kaye Davis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimewave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crimewave about?
A pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.
Who directed Crimewave?
Crimewave was directed by Sam Raimi.
Who stars in Crimewave?
The principal cast of Crimewave includes Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, Sheree J. Wilson, Paul L. Smith, Brion James.
When was Crimewave released and how long is it?
Crimewave was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Crimewave?
Crimewave had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $5K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Crimewave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimewave was composed by Arlon Ober.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crimewave?
Crimewave holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).