Teen-Age Crime Wave
“Out of the sidewalk jungle... The shocking drama of today's teenage terror!”
Synopsis
In this story of stolen cars, stolen guns, and stolen thrills, a delinquent girl lures middle-aged, would-be Romeos into a setup, and waits for her equally delinquent boyfriend to make their "score." When one of their schemes goes awry, the pair implicate an innocent girl in an armed robbery. A jailbreak and hostage situation follow.
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Teen-age Crime Wave trailer (1955)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-15
Top Cast
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Tommy Cook
Mike Denton
Molly McCart
Terry Marsh
Sue England
Jane Koberly
James Bell
Thomas Paul Grant
Kay Riehl
Sarah Wayne Grant
Frank Griffin
Benjamin David Grant
Guy Kingsford
Mr. Koberly
Helen Brown
Mrs. Koberly
Jimmy Ogg
Al
Larry J. Blake
Connors
Robert Bice
Smith
George Cisar
Fred
Doris Packer
Judge
Kathleen Mulqueen
Matron
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Essex, Ray Buffum
- Original Title
- Teen-Age Crime Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Harry Essex, Ray Buffum
Henry Freulich
Jerome Thoms
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Harry Essex
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Ray Buffum
Screenplay
Jerome Thoms
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 Teen-Age Crime Wave
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What is Teen-Age Crime Wave about?
In this story of stolen cars, stolen guns, and stolen thrills, a delinquent girl lures middle-aged, would-be Romeos into a setup, and waits for her equally delinquent boyfriend to make their "score." When one of their schemes goes awry, the pair implicate an innocent girl in an armed robbery. A jailbreak and hostage situation follow.
Who directed Teen-Age Crime Wave?
Teen-Age Crime Wave was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Teen-Age Crime Wave?
The principal cast of Teen-Age Crime Wave includes Tommy Cook, Molly McCart, Sue England, James Bell, Kay Riehl.
When was Teen-Age Crime Wave released and how long is it?
Teen-Age Crime Wave was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Teen-Age Crime Wave?
Teen-Age Crime Wave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).