Crime of Passion
Seen it?1956 | 86 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Killing or Gone Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerd Oswald
- Barbara StanwyckKathy Ferguson
- Sterling HaydenLt. William Doyle
- Raymond BurrInspector Tony Pope
- Fay WrayAlice Pope
- Virginia GreySara Alidas
- Royal DanoCapt. Charlie Alidas
- Robert GriffinPolice Sgt. James
- Dennis CrossPolice Sgt. Jules
- Jay AdlerMr. Nalence
- Stuart WhitmanLaboratory Technician