The Get-Away

The Get-Away

Keep your eye on the beautiful brunette!

NR 1941 · 89 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime

A jailed cop befriends a mob chieftain and stages a breakout with him.

Directed by Edward Buzzell · Written by W.R. Burnett

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