Black Widow

Black Widow

1951 · 62 min · ★ 5.7 · Thriller, Crime

Mark Sherwin is driving down a country lane when he comes across someone laying in the middle of the road. Thinking it is someone who has been hit by a car he stops to see if he can help. What he gets for his efforts is a vicious belt to the head from a lead cosh. He is then relieved of his wallet and his car. Several minutes later having somewhat recovered, he staggers to a nearby farmhouse and collapses.

Directed by Vernon Sewell · Written by Lester Powell

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