Crime Wave(1953)
Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!
Crime Wave 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.
Crime Wave (1953) is a crime and thriller film directed by André de Toth, released on October 22, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk and Ted de Corsia. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- André de Toth
- Writers:
- Bernard Gordon, Richard Wormser, Crane Wilbur
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Crime Wave (1953) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Crime Wave before you stream it.
Crime Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sterling Hayden
as Det. Lt. Sims
Gene Nelson
as Steve Lacey
Phyllis Kirk
as Ellen Lacey
Ted de Corsia
as 'Doc' Penny
Charles Bronson
as Ben Hastings
Jay Novello
as Dr. Otto Hessler
Nedrick Young
as Gat Morgan
James Bell
as Daniel O'Keefe
Dub Taylor
as Gus Snider
- Gayle Kellogg
Gayle Kellogg
as Detective Kelly
- Mack Chandler
Mack Chandler
as Sully
Iris Adrian
as Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by André de Toth, written by Bernard Gordon, Richard Wormser and Crane Wilbur, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Crime Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 84 ratings.
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Crime Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crime Wave online?
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Crime Wave (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Crime Wave?
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The main cast of Crime Wave (1953) includes Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia and Charles Bronson. The film was directed by André de Toth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crime Wave released?
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Crime Wave was released on October 22, 1953 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Crime Wave worth watching?
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Crime Wave (1953) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crime Wave?
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Yes. The official Crime Wave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.