A Gun in His Hand

A Gun in His Hand

1945 · 19 min · ★ 6.1 · Crime, Drama

A young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.

Directed by Joseph Losey · Written by Charles F. Royal

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