Loophole

Loophole

Desperate man on the hot spot... and only one way out!

NR 1954 · 80 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

Directed by Harold D. Schuster · Written by Warren Douglas

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