Crime Against Joe (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1956, Crime Against Joe is a thriller and drama film directed by Lee Sholem, running about 70 minutes. “HE WAS ACCUSED OF THE FOULEST ACT A MAN CAN COMMIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Down-and-out artist Joe Manning (John Bromfield) wakes up from a night of drunken revelry in a jail cell, where he's being held on suspicion for the murder of a nightclub singer.
Who’s in it. Crime Against Joe stars John Bromfield as Joe Manning, Julie London as Frances 'Slacks' Bennett, Henry Calvin as Red Waller and Patricia Blair as Christine 'Christy' Rowen (as Patricia Blake), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Crime Against Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime Against Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime Against Joe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime Against Joe (1956)?
- In US, Crime Against Joe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crime Against Joe worth watching?
- Crime Against Joe holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime Against Joe?
- Crime Against Joe stars John Bromfield, Julie London, Henry Calvin, Patricia Blair and Joel Ashley.
- When was Crime Against Joe released?
- Crime Against Joe was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.