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1954 film by André de Toth

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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.

Released: 1953-10-2273 minDir: André de TothCrime, Thriller

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

Themes

  • cop-killer
  • film noir
  • man hunt
  • home invasion
  • ex-con
  • one last job
  • criminal gang
  • crime spree
  • parolee
  • bank heist

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Ratings

IMDb

7.3/10

5,359 votes

Year
1953
Runtime
73 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Screenwriter
Crane Wilbur
Producer
Bryan Foy
Production company
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Cinematographer
Bert Glennon
Narrative location
Los Angeles
Duration
73
FilmAffinity ID
612413
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1954-05-28
title
Crime Wave
review score
6.9/10
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