Crime in the Streets

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

Cast

James Whitmore

as Ben Wagner

Sal Mineo

as Angelo 'Baby' Gioia

John Cassavetes

as Frankie Dane

Mark Rydell

as Lou Macklin

Virginia Gregg

as Mrs. Dane

Peter J. Votrian

as Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian)

Will Kuluva

as Mr. Gioia

Malcolm Atterbury

as Mr. McAllister

Denise Alexander

as Maria Gioia

Dan Terranova

as Blockbuster

Reviews

John Chard

Sucking around is my job. Crime in the Streets is directed by Don Siegel and written by Reginald Rose. It stars John Cassavetes, James Whitmore, Sal Mineo, Mark Rydell, Virginia Gregg, Peter J. Votrian, Will Kuluva and Malcolm Atterbury. Music is scored by Franz Waxman and cinematography by Sam L...

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