Crime and Punishment USA (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Crime and Punishment USA is a drama and crime film directed by Denis Sanders, running about 96 minutes. “Look Deep Into the Eyes of America's Violent Generation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Believing he can elude justice, a California law student murders an elderly pawnbroker, then matches wits with the detective on the case.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment USA stars Mary Murphy as Sally Marmon, Frank Silvera as Lt. Porter, Marian Seldes as Debbie Cole and John Harding as Fred Swanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Crime and Punishment USA has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime and Punishment USA page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment USA tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment USA (1959)?
- In US, Crime and Punishment USA is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crime and Punishment USA worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment USA holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime and Punishment USA?
- Crime and Punishment USA stars Mary Murphy, Frank Silvera, Marian Seldes, John Harding and George Hamilton.
- When was Crime and Punishment USA released?
- Crime and Punishment USA was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.