Crime Against Joe
“HE WAS ACCUSED OF THE FOULEST ACT A MAN CAN COMMIT!”
Synopsis
Down-and-out artist Joe Manning wakes up from a night of drunken revelry in a jail cell, where he's being held on suspicion for the murder of a nightclub singer.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
John Bromfield
Joe Manning
Julie London
Frances 'Slacks' Bennett
Henry Calvin
Red Waller
Patricia Blair
Christine 'Christy' Rowen
Joel Ashley
Philip Rowen
Robert Keys
Detective Sgt. Hollander
Alika Louis
Irene Crescent
John Pickard
Harry Dorn, Bartender
Frances Morris
Nora Manning
Rhodes Reason
George Niles
Mauritz Hugo
Dr. Louis Tatreau, Psychiatrist
Joyce Jameson
Gloria Wayne
Morgan Jones
Luther Woods
James Parnell
Ralph Corey
Addison Richards
District Attorney Roy Kasden
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
High School Guard / Watchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sholem
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C. Dennis
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Crime Against Joe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sholem
Robert C. Dennis, Decla Dunning
Paul Dunlap
William Margulies
Michael Pozen
Howard W. Koch, Aubrey Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sholem
Director
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Michael Pozen
Editor
William Margulies
Director of Photography
Robert C. Dennis
Screenplay
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Crime Against Joe.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Crime Against Joe.
ALLL MOVIESSS
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Noir or Never
The dark corners of human desire, framed in shadow and cynicism. These moody masterpieces feature razor-sharp dialogue, fatal attractions, and the kind of nightmares that wear elegant suits.
Marin Noir
Noir Marin
Similar Titles to Crime Against Joe
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
7.3
10.0
2.8
6.0
6.6
6.4
6.7
6.9
5.9
6.7
5.4
7.4
7.2
5.5
7.4
6.4
7.1
More Like Crime Against Joe
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Against Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crime Against Joe about?
Down-and-out artist Joe Manning wakes up from a night of drunken revelry in a jail cell, where he's being held on suspicion for the murder of a nightclub singer.
Who directed Crime Against Joe?
Crime Against Joe was directed by Lee Sholem.
Who stars in Crime Against Joe?
The principal cast of Crime Against Joe includes John Bromfield, Julie London, Henry Calvin, Patricia Blair, Joel Ashley.
When was Crime Against Joe released and how long is it?
Crime Against Joe was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime Against Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime Against Joe was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime Against Joe?
Crime Against Joe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).