The Renegades

The Renegades

1982 · 95 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Crime, Action, TV Movie

In this drama, undercover investigators are recruited from the streets to prevent arms smugglers from getting their weapons to street gangs.

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode · Written by Lawrence Gordon

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