Prison Breaker

Prison Breaker

1936 · 69 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama

A British secret service agent falls in love with the daughter of a leading London criminal, and soon after becoming involved with her father finds himself in prison facing a charge of manslaughter..

Directed by Adrian Brunel · Written by Frank Witty

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