Walk a Crooked Mile

Walk a Crooked Mile

FBI teams up with Scotland Yard to avenge murder of G-Man!

NR 1948 · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama

A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?

Directed by Gordon Douglas · Written by George Bruce

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