Crime Wave(1985)
He was a quiet man...
Synopsis
A young director intent on making "the greatest color crime movie ever" can't seem to finish his script--he has a beginning and an end, but he can't quite figure out the middle. The daughter of his landlord, excited to have a real "movie person" living nearby, tries to help by putting him in touch with a man who wants to collaborate on a script--the strange "Dr. Jolly"
Directed by John Paizs
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Cast
Eva Kovacs
Kim
John Paizs
Steven Penny
Darrell Baran
Ronnie Boyles
Mark Yuill
Stanley Falco
Neil Lawrie
Dr. C. Jolly
Martin Bresin
Supervisor
Jeffrey Owen Maden
Skip Holiday
Tea Andrea Tanner
Dawn Holiday
Bob Cloutier
Mr. Brown
Donna Fullingham
Mrs. Brown
Mitch Funk
Young Dad
Angela Heck
Young Mom
M.B. Duggan
Jesus
Douglas Syms
Narrator
Roscoe Handford
(credited as Cookie Roscoe)
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When did Crime Wave come out?+
Crime Wave was released in 1985.
How long is Crime Wave?+
Crime Wave runs for 80 minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed Crime Wave?+
Crime Wave was directed by John Paizs.
Who stars in Crime Wave?+
Crime Wave stars Eva Kovacs, John Paizs, Darrell Baran, Mark Yuill and Neil Lawrie.
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