House of Secrets

House of Secrets

Every tense moment a fight for survival in Europe's underworld...

1956 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Police in Paris recruit an English ship's officer (Michael Craig) to help trap counterfeiters by joining them.

Directed by Guy Green · Written by Bryan Forbes

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