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Crime Wave poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.3 / 100
1953·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 13m

CRIME WAVE

“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.

Above the Line
André De Toth·DirectorCrane Wilbur·WriterJohn Hawkins·StoryBert Glennon·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerThomas Reilly·Editor
Cast
Sterling Hayden·Det. Lt. SimsGene Nelson·Steve LaceyPhyllis Kirk·Ellen LaceyTed de Corsia·'Doc' PennyCharles Bronson·Ben HastingsJay Novello·Dr. Otto HesslerNedrick Young·Gat MorganJames Bell·Daniel O'KeefeDub Taylor·Gus SniderGayle Kellogg·Detective Kelly
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
André de Toth·DirectorJames McMahon·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Crane Wilbur·WriterJohn Hawkins·StoryWard Hawkins·StoryBernard Gordon·AdaptationRichard Wormser·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Bert Glennon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Thomas Reilly·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
David Buttolph·Original Music ComposerStanley Jones·SoundMaurice De Packh·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 3
Stanley Fleischer·Art DirectionWilliam L. Kuehl·Set DecorationGordon Bau·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Bryan Foy·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Moss Mabry·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
79.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Crime Wave's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Tense, Dangerous
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster depicts a crime scene in a dark, shadowy setting. A man lies on the ground, seemingly dead or injured, with a leg and foot of another man stand”

crimehorror
Key Elements
GunBodyDress
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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