Bomb in the High Street

Bomb in the High Street

1961 · 60 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime

Thieves disguised as soldiers plan to use a bomb scare as part of their plan to rob a bank.

Directed by Peter Bezencenet · Written by Ben Simcoe

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