Crime Wave(1985)
He was a quiet man...
Crime Wave Synopsis
A young director intent on making "the greatest color crime movie ever" can't seem to finish his script--he has a beginning and an end, but he can't quite figure out the middle. The daughter of his landlord, excited to have a real "movie person" living nearby, tries to help by putting him in touch with a man who wants to collaborate on a script--the strange "Dr. Jolly"
Crime Wave (1985) is a comedy and crime film directed by John Paizs, released on April 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Eva Kovacs, John Paizs, Darrell Baran and Mark Yuill. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- John Paizs
- Writers:
- John Paizs, George Toles
- Producers:
- John Paizs
- Production:
- Favorite Films
- Status:
- Released
Crime Wave (1985) Trailer
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Crime Wave Cast & Crew
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Directed by John Paizs, written by John Paizs and George Toles, produced by John Paizs.
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Crime Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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Crime Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crime Wave online?
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Crime Wave (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crime Wave?
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The main cast of Crime Wave (1985) includes Eva Kovacs, John Paizs, Darrell Baran, Mark Yuill and Neil Lawrie. The film was directed by John Paizs. 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 April 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Crime Wave worth watching?
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Crime Wave (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime 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.