Cry Baby Killer
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Cry Baby Killer

(1958)Directed by Justus Addiss61 min · PGCrime, Drama, Thriller
“YESTERDAY a Teenage Rebel... TODAY a mad-dog slayer!”

After a fight he thinks ended in murder, teenage Jimmy Wallace (Jack Nicholson) panics and holds a couple hostage. Justus Addiss keeps the crisis small and tight, with Police Lt. Porter (Harry Lauter) working the problem from outside. Jimmy is a scared kid with a gun in his hand, and his fear makes him dangerous to everyone near him.

Harry Lauteras Police Lt. Porter
Jack Nicholsonas Jimmy Wallace
Carolyn Mitchellas Carole Fields
Brett Halseyas Manny Cole
RRRalph Reedas Joey Clamont
Barbara Knudsonas Mrs. Maxton
Ed Nelsonas Rick Connor
Herb Vigranas John Lawson - Gambelli's Lawyer (uncredited)
JSJohn Shayas Glen Gannon
William A. Forresteras Carl Maxton
Frank Richardsas Pete Gambelli
Ruth Swansonas Helen Wallace (uncredited)
Mitzi McCallas Evelyn
Claude Stroudas Mr. Werner (uncredited)
John Weedas Police Sgt. Reed
Bill Erwinas Mr. Wallace
James Fillmoreas Al
Roger Cormanas Joe - TV Truck Man (uncredited)
Leo Gordonas Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Man in Crowd (uncredited)