High Stakes

High Stakes

She was high class... He was highly confused...

1986 · 82 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy

Hard boiled tales of tough molls and trigger happy gangsters, screwball chases, and wartime intrigue are spun together in this send-up of the 40's film noir adventure, with a modern twist. Stars David Foley, Roberta Weiss.

Directed by Larry Kent · Written by John Sheppard

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