The Long Knife

The Long Knife

Swift...silent...deadly...the weapon of a cold ruthless killer!

1958 · 57 min · ★ 9.0 · Crime

Young nurse Jill Holden gets involved with an extortion gang targeting Mrs Cheam, one of her patients. When Mrs. Cheam is murdered, Jill becomes a suspect and must clear her name.

Directed by Montgomery Tully · Written by Ian Stuart Black

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