The Flying Squad

The Flying Squad

1940 · 64 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime

Inspector Bradley of Scotland Yard is on the trail of the murderous ringleader of a smuggling organization in London.

Directed by Herbert Brenon · Written by Doreen Montgomery

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