Crime Wave

Where to Watch Crime Wave (1953) (Legally)

Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!
Oct 22, 1953 US 73 min NR
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Thriller, with a runtime around 73 minutes.

Top billed names include Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

cop-killer, film noir, man hunt, home invasion, ex-con, one last job, criminal gang, crime spree, parolee, bank heist, ex-cell mate, gun death

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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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
as Detective Kelly