Crime in the Streets

Name: Crime in the Streets
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1956
Rating: 77.5
Cast: James Whitmore, Sal Mineo, John Cassavetes, Mark Rydell, Virginia Gregg

1956·Movie

1h 31min

Ratings

77/100

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6.6

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About

How can you tell them to be good when their girl friends like them better when they're bad!...

A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama
Mood: DarkThought-ProvokingGrittyUnsettlingTense
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeCycle Of ViolenceIsolationJustice Vs. RevengeSocial Revolution
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Gang RivalryRedemption ArcJuvenile DelinquencyUnraveling A CrimeSocial Worker Intervention
Pacing: Building TensionErratic
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Intense MonologuesFast-Paced Exchanges
Character Types: Anti-HeroGang LeaderSocial Worker
Time: 1950s
Place: Urban CityscapeIndustrial Areas
Cinematic Style: Long TakesHandheld Camera WorkFilm Noir Aesthetics
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesGritty Urban Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Sam Leavitt, Don Siegel

Produced by:

Vincent M. Fennelly, Walter Mirisch

Composed by:

Franz Waxman

Cast

James Whitmore

Ben Wagner

Sal Mineo

Angelo 'Baby' Gioia

John Cassavetes

Frankie Dane

Mark Rydell

Lou Macklin

Virginia Gregg

Mrs. Dane

Peter J. Votrian

Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian)

Will Kuluva

Mr. Gioia

Malcolm Atterbury

Mr. McAllister

Steve Rowland

Glasses

Duke Mitchell

Herky

Peter Miller

The Fighter

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