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Crime in the Streets
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Crime in the Streets

1956-06-10 · 91 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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

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Directors
Don Siegel
Production companies
Lindbrook Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreBen Wagner
Sal MineoSal MineoAngelo 'Baby' Gioia
John CassavetesJohn CassavetesFrankie Dane
Mark RydellMark RydellLou Macklin
Virginia GreggVirginia GreggMrs. Dane
Peter J. VotrianPeter J. VotrianRichie Dane (as Peter Votrian)
Will KuluvaWill KuluvaMr. Gioia
Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburyMr. McAllister
Denise AlexanderDenise AlexanderMaria Gioia
Dan TerranovaBlockbuster
Steve RowlandSteve RowlandGlasses
Duke MitchellDuke MitchellHerky
Peter MillerPeter MillerThe Fighter

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