Adventures in Vienna

Adventures in Vienna

1952 · 89 min · ★ 8.2 · Crime, Drama

Taking place over 12 hours on New Years Eve, a concert pianist murders his wife's lover, then frames an innocent man.

Directed by Emil E. Reinert · Written by Franz Tassié

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