Crime Wave
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.
Release Year
1953
Runtime
73 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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Crime Wave is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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