
Crime in the Streets
Crime · Drama · Thriller
Overview
A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.
Top Cast


James Whitmore
James Whitmore
Ben Wagner
James Whitmore
Ben Wagner


Sal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Angelo 'Baby' Gioia
Sal Mineo
Angelo 'Baby' Gioia


John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Frankie Dane
John Cassavetes
Frankie Dane


Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell
Lou Macklin
Mark Rydell
Lou Macklin


Virginia Gregg
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Dane
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Dane


Peter J. Votrian
Peter J. Votrian
Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian)
Peter J. Votrian
Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian)


Will Kuluva
Will Kuluva
Mr. Gioia
Will Kuluva
Mr. Gioia


Malcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury
Mr. McAllister
Malcolm Atterbury
Mr. McAllister
Denise Alexander
Denise Alexander
Maria Gioia
Denise Alexander
Maria Gioia
Dan Terranova
Dan Terranova
Blockbuster
Dan Terranova
Blockbuster
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