The Bribe

The Bribe

5 Great Stars in a Daring Drama of Love and Adventure!

1949 · 98 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

United States Federal agent Rigby travels to the Central American island Carlotta to investigate a stolen aircraft engines smuggling racket.

Directed by Robert Z. Leonard · Written by Marguerite Roberts

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