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Crime of Passion
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Crime of Passion

1956-12-28 · 86 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime · Thriller

Kathy leaves the newspaper business to marry homicide detective Bill, but is frustrated by his lack of ambition and the banality of life in the suburbs. Her drive to advance Bill's career soon takes her down a dangerous path.

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Directors
Gerd Oswald
Production companies
Robert Goldstein Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckKathy Ferguson
Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenLt. William Doyle
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrInspector Tony Pope
Fay WrayFay WrayAlice Pope
Virginia GreyVirginia GreySara Alidas
Royal DanoRoyal DanoCapt. Charlie Alidas
Robert GriffinRobert GriffinPolice Sgt. James
Dennis CrossDennis CrossPolice Sgt. Jules
Jay AdlerJay AdlerMr. Nalence
Stuart WhitmanStuart WhitmanLaboratory Technician
Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburyPolice Officer Spitz
Robert QuarryRobert QuarrySam, Reporter
Gail BonneyGail BonneyMrs. London
Joe ConleyJoe ConleyDelivery Boy
Ralph BrooksReporter in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)
Larry CarrLarry Carr
Jack ChefeJack ChefeBartender (uncredited)
Richard CollierRichard CollierReporter (uncredited)
Nan Dolan
Madelon Erin

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