Crime Wave

Year: 1953

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: André De Toth

ThrillerCrimeThrillers and murder mysteriesNoir and dark crime dramasHeists and thrilling action

Amid a citywide explosion that leaves the streets in chaos, reformed parolee Steve Lacey finds himself caught between old loyalties. A wounded former cellmate appears seeking refuge, while the two other ex‑inmates pressure Steve to take part in a daring bank robbery, forcing him to choose between safety and his past.

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