You Can't Escape Forever

You Can't Escape Forever

1942 · 77 min · ★ 6.0 · Thriller

A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.

Directed by Jo Graham · Written by Fred Niblo Jr.

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