The Wee Man

The Wee Man

The true life and crimes of Paul Ferris

NR 2013 · 106 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Crime, History

The true life story of the rise to power of Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.

Directed by Ray Burdis · Written by Ray Burdis

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