Crime Wave

15
1h 13m
1953
7.076 /10 (79)

Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1953-10-22

Top Billed Cast

Sterling Hayden

Det. Lt. Sims

Gene Nelson

Steve Lacey

Phyllis Kirk

Ellen Lacey

Ted de Corsia

'Doc' Penny

Charles Bronson

Ben Hastings

Jay Novello

Dr. Otto Hessler

Nedrick Young

Gat Morgan

James Bell

Daniel O'Keefe

Dub Taylor

Gus Snider

Gayle Kellogg

Detective Kelly

Mack Chandler

Sully

Iris Adrian

Hastings' Girlfriend (uncredited)

Joe Bassett

Cop (uncredited)

Charles Cane

Detective (uncredited)

Timothy Carey

Johnny Haslett (uncredited)

Fred Coby

Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)

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