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A reformed parolee is forced to help three escaped convicts who seek shelter at his home. Crime Wave is a tense and cynical crime drama directed by André De Toth and starring Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson and Phyllis Kirk.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- André De Toth
- 1954-03-06
Crime Wave (also known as The City Is Dark) is a 1954 American film noir starring Sterling Hayden and Gene Nelson, and directed by Andre de Toth. It was adapted from a short story which originally appeared in The Saturday Evening Post - "Criminal Mark" by John and Ward Hawkins.
Brief Synopsis. A reformed parolee is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. Cast & Crew. Read More. Andre Detoth. Director. Sterling Hayden. Detective Sgt. Sims. Gene Nelson. Steve Lacey. Phyllis Kirk. Ellen Lacey. Ted De Corsia. Doc Penny. Charles Buchinsky. Ben Hastings. Photos & Videos. View All.
- Andre Detoth, James Mcmahon
- Sterling Hayden
A reformed ex-con is forced to help three escaped convicts with a bank robbery when they threaten his wife. IMDb provides the plot outline, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more for this classic crime film.
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