Crime of Passion
1956, English. Directed by Gerd Oswald.
Her husband was lying so close... the gun was even closer... now she was only one sin away from the Crime of Passion.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Crime of Passion
Crime of Passion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gerd OswaldDirector
- 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
- Malcolm AtterburyPolice Officer Spitz
- Robert QuarrySam, Reporter
Details
- Released
- 28 December 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jo Eisinger
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Crime of Passion: quick answers
Is Crime of Passion worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Crime of Passion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Crime of Passion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Crime of Passion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Crime of Passion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Crime of Passion on?
Crime of Passion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crime of Passion?
If you liked Crime of Passion, try The Killing, A Perfect Murder, Butterfly on a Wheel.
Who directed Crime of Passion?
Crime of Passion (1956) was directed by Gerd Oswald and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Burr.