The Policeman and the Cook

The Policeman and the Cook

1970 · 55 min · ★ 10.0 · Mystery, Crime, TV Movie

Murder mystery in a boarding house based on a Wilkie Collins story.

Directed by Alan Gibson · Written by Wilkie Collins

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