Crime of Passion
"The sin ... the lie ... the crime of passion."
Originally released in 1956. Crime of Passion is a drama/crime film. directed by Gerd Oswald. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, and Raymond Burr
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Kathy Ferguson
Sterling Hayden
as Lt. William Doyle
Raymond Burr
as Inspector Tony Pope
Fay Wray
as Alice Pope
Virginia Grey
as Sara Alidas
Royal Dano
as Capt. Charlie Alidas
Robert Griffin
as Police Sgt. James
Dennis Cross
as Police Sgt. Jules
Jay Adler
as Mr. Nalence
Stuart Whitman
as Laboratory Technician
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert Goldstein Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crime of Passion about?
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 take...
Who directed Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion was directed by Gerd Oswald.
How long is Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Crime of Passion released?
Crime of Passion was released on December 28, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crime of Passion?
The main cast of Crime of Passion includes Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Burr, Fay Wray, Virginia Grey.