Conundrum

Conundrum

Sometimes passion is a crime

1996 · 97 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Thriller, Crime, TV Movie

Two cops who share a devotion to their work—and to each other—suddenly find themselves caught in a tangled web of unspoken passions, lies and accusations when they each become suspects in a brutal mob-style murder.

Directed by Douglas Barr · Written by Douglas Barr

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