Review of Crime Wave (1985) by Scott R — 18 Jul 2016

Well-made film noir, tightly written and directed.

This review of Crime Wave (1985) was written by Scott R on 18 Jul 2016.

Crime Wave has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J'onn J (34) on 12 Oct 2008

Not the best noir. Kind of a by-the-numbers wrong man scenario, but it's worth it for the characters and cinematography…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 29 Oct 2007

Wow. the degree of sexual menace offered by the film is quite surprsing, startling, unsettling…

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By Vincent V (79) on 19 Sep 2013

In André de Toth's world there is no room for innocent people…

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By Benjamin B (444) on 24 Sep 2007

Awesomely badass film noir. Hayden just rips across the screen as one of the angrier cops in film noir history…

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By Christian D (282) on 28 Jan 2008

Fans of Film Noir, this is the Real McCoy, not to be missed…

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By Art S (1,002) on 28 Nov 2013

Good stuff this is gr8 noir and a picture with teeth…

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By Doug C (199) on 15 Aug 2009

A good crime noir directed by Andre de Toth starring Sterling Hayden as a scowling police detective pursuing cop killers in L.A…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 09 May 2008

Classic noir, with a tough-as-nails Sterling Hayden, an as-yet-undiscovered Charles Bronson, and of course, the great Tim Carey…

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By Daniel K (1,478) on 22 Aug 2007

If you want a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time, this is it. And one of the greatest shot movies ever…

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By Harim K (87) on 19 Jul 2010

It's a noir, yes, but not outstanding…

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