Steve Lacey (played by Gene Nelson) is a protagonist in Crime Wave.
A reformed ex-convict working as an aircraft mechanic who tries to maintain a clean life with his wife Ellen. After hiding escaped gang members in his apartment, he is coerced into participating in a bank robbery. He secretly leaves a warning note for the police, escapes the hideout during the shootout, and fights off a thug to protect Ellen, ultimately clearing his name. 'Doc' Penny (played by Ted de Corsia) appears in Crime Wave.
A violent escaped convict who leads a gas station robbery that results in a police officer's death. After his wounded accomplice dies at Lacey's apartment, Penny arrives and forces Lacey to help plan a bank robbery. He is shot dead during the botched heist.
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Characters
Steve Lacey
(played by Gene Nelson) — protagonist
A reformed ex-convict working as an aircraft mechanic who tries to maintain a clean life with his wife Ellen. After hiding escaped gang members in his apartment, he is coerced into participating in a...
'Doc' Penny
(played by Ted de Corsia) — supporting
A violent escaped convict who leads a gas station robbery that results in a police officer's death. After his wounded accomplice dies at Lacey's apartment, Penny arrives and forces Lacey to help plan...
Key Relationships
Steve Lacey → 'Doc' Penny
(Alliance Coerced Accomplice)
Story Analysis
A reformed ex-convict is dragged back into crime by escaped gang members, forcing him to choose between his past and his future.
