The High Powered Rifle

The High Powered Rifle

The Explosive Story of a Female

1960 · 62 min · ★ 7.5 · Crime

A private detective (Willard Parker) falls for the girlfriend (Allison Hayes) of a racketeer whom he believes has targeted him for death.

Directed by Maury Dexter · Written by Joseph Fritz

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