Dr. Socrates

Dr. Socrates

ARMED WITH A DOCTOR'S KIT, HE FACED 1000 KILLERS!

NR 1935 · 70 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime

Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.

Directed by William Dieterle · Written by Robert Lord

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