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Crime in the Streets (1955)

1955-03-08 · 1h 0m · EN
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Frankie Dane is the leader of a teenage gang, the Hornets. The gang makes trouble for people in the neighborhood, but Frankie carries a darker nature, one so filled with anger that murder is not beyond him. Ben Wagner, a social worker, tries to help the boys see the possibilities of a better life, but the task seems futile. When a neighborhood man turns one of the gang into the police, Frankie decides to kill him. Ben learns of the plot from Frankie's kid brother and hopes to stop it before Frankie ruins his life forever.

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Sidney LumetDirectorReginald RoseWriter

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Robert PrestonRobert PrestonBen WagnerGlenda FarrellGlenda FarrellMrs. DaneJohn CassavetesJohn CassavetesFrankie DaneMark RydellMark RydellLou MacklinVan Dyke ParksVan Dyke ParksRichie DaneWill KuluvaWill KuluvaMr. GioiaIvan CuryIvan Cury‘Baby’ GioiaDavid WintersDavid WintersGlassesJerry WynneJerry WynneBlockbusterRobert BrivicRobert BrivicFighterTony MitchellTony MitchellBenny

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Frequently asked questions about Crime in the Streets

What is Crime in the Streets about?

Frankie Dane is the leader of a teenage gang, the Hornets. The gang makes trouble for people in the neighborhood, but Frankie carries a darker nature, one so filled with anger that murder is not beyond him. Ben Wagner, a social worker, tries to help the boys see the possibilities of a better life, but the task seems futile. When a neighborhood man turns one of the gang into the police, Frankie decides to kill him. Ben learns of the plot from Frankie's kid brother and hopes to stop it before Frankie ruins his life forever.

How long is Crime in the Streets?

Crime in the Streets has a runtime of 60 minutes.