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Any way they slice it, it’s going to be murder

R 1972 · 88 min · ★ 6.5 · Action, Crime, Drama

A group of ruthless Chicago mob enforcers are sent to Kansas City to settle things with the owner of a slaughterhouse who has taken money that is not his to keep.

Directed by Michael Ritchie · Written by Robert Dillon

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