The Adventures of Nick Carter

The Adventures of Nick Carter

1972 · 73 min · ★ 3.8 · TV Movie, Mystery, Thriller

Detective discovers that a colleague's death is tied into the disappearance of a wealthy playboy's wife.

Directed by Paul Krasny · Written by Ken Pettus

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