At the Stroke of Nine

At the Stroke of Nine

1957 · 71 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Crime

A prominent journalist is kidnapped by a lunatic who threatens to kill her unless she writes flattering articles about him.

Directed by Lance Comfort · Written by Harry Booth

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