Crime Wave(1953)
Before your shocked eyes -- the city blasted SIN-SIDE OUT!
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.
Movie: Crime Wave
Top 10 Billed Cast
Det. Lt. Sims
Steve Lacey
Ellen Lacey
'Doc' Penny
Ben Hastings
Dr. Otto Hessler
Gat Morgan
Daniel O'Keefe
Gus Snider
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