Crime in the Streets
“How can you tell them to be good when their girl friends like them better when they're bad!...”
Synopsis
A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.
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Sal Mineo - Crime in the Streets
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-17
Top Cast
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James Whitmore
Ben Wagner
Sal Mineo
Angelo 'Baby' Gioia
John Cassavetes
Frankie Dane
Mark Rydell
Lou Macklin
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Dane
Peter J. Votrian
Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian)
Will Kuluva
Mr. Gioia
Malcolm Atterbury
Mr. McAllister
Denise Alexander
Maria Gioia
Dan Terranova
Blockbuster
Steve Rowland
Glasses
Duke Mitchell
Herky
Peter Miller
The Fighter
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
June 10, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Crime in the Streets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lindbrook Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Reginald Rose
Franz Waxman
Sam Leavitt
Richard C. Meyer
Vincent M. Fennelly, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent M. Fennelly
Producer
Don Siegel
Director
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Reginald Rose
Screenplay
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
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 in the Streets
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What is Crime in the Streets about?
A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.
Who directed Crime in the Streets?
Crime in the Streets was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Crime in the Streets?
The principal cast of Crime in the Streets includes James Whitmore, Sal Mineo, John Cassavetes, Mark Rydell, Virginia Gregg.
When was Crime in the Streets released and how long is it?
Crime in the Streets was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime in the Streets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime in the Streets was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime in the Streets?
Crime in the Streets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).