The Electric Chair

The Electric Chair

1969 · 115 min · ★ 9.0 · Crime, Drama

At Santa Monica, during 30s, two contending gangster bands claim for dominance on the city. Willing to solve permanently this situation, Johnny Bello sets an ambush for Jack Lo Dolce’s gang, killing them brutally.

Directed by Demofilo Fidani · Written by Demofilo Fidani

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