Crimewave - Trailer

A paroled convict tries to lead an honest life but becomes ensnared in the middle of a "Crime Wave." Steve Lacey (Gene Nelson from "Oklahoma!" fame) has tried to stay away from crime since he was released from prison: He's newly married and has a decent job. But when his former cellmate escapes from the penitentiary along with two other hardened criminals, Lacey risks his own parole and helps the three hide from the police out of fear of what them might do to his wife (Phyllis Kirk). Now the escaped cons pressure Lacey to help them in a robbery, but have they gone too far? And how far will Lacey go to free himself from his criminal past?

[@lonestarsurvivalist447]

I feel this is like the evil side of Mario Bros. Like the good Marios are the plumbers and their dark counterpart are exterminators. Great film to watch and still love it!

[@judsongaiden9878]

Iggy and Spike! XD Remember how the Mario Bros. movie endeded?

[@Filbi]

WARIO: ORIGINS

[@69coolchris]

Yup, this is Sam Raimi's Crimewave from 1985. A very funny film. I would suggest altering the description as it's describing the wrong film.

[@Octovisuals]

Dude, this is so good, it's astoundingly underrated!

[@justinrusso7313]

The two assasins were so good. The fat guy mumble talking, the other guy looked like a rat how ironic.A classic. Underrated for sure.

[@judsongaiden9878]

This movie is actually good if you like madcap entertainment that's like a non-stop live-action carto0n designed to drive you batty-go-nuts like Sam Raimi, himself. XD You have to dig gonzo absurdism or you won't "get" this movie. Its vibe is kinda like Nothing but Trouble, Bad Channels, and Freaked.

[@mattmoves5920]

Man, 80s were wild

[@redshadow-qt9sl]

I remember watching this movie in the 80's I couldn't remember the name though. The Coen Brothers first film if I remember right.

[@misanthropic_shithead7438]

It was directed by sam raimi and diesnt even remotely resemble a coen brothers film. What a wild and inaccurate guess 😂

[@alm9951]

​@@misanthropic_shithead7438 Check the screenplay credits, genius.

[@mark32570]

He was correct. The Coen Brothers co wrote the film.

[@ramen3245]

Same!

[@69coolchris]

I think you've got the wrong film description!!!

[@ramseyabdul1873]

I love louise lasser in this movie. She is so cute and funny, to me. Great movie. It's ashamed that it was not a hit in it's day. In my opinion, this film was way ahead of it's time.

[@JairoAgama777]

I love this movie. It was very funny LOL !

[@bennyblanco3260]

Sterling Hayden was great in this!

[@eyeseer1]

An underrated cult film from 1985. From the director of the 2000 Spiderman movies Steve Raimi and script written by the Coen Brothers. This rare gem deserved more exposure on television or cheapo cable.

[@shadowaccount]

Steve Raimi 😂 cmon bro

[@membersonlydave]

wtf did I just watch

[@brianflincher]

I found this movie from going thru the 1985 movie online database, this is probably a bit obscure

[@truman6964]

Classic

[@fredrm6023]

Crimewave almost ended their Career. That movie was god awful