Scene of the Crime

Scene of the Crime

Be there when it happens!

1949 · 94 min · ★ 6.1 · Crime, Mystery, Drama

A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.

Directed by Roy Rowland · Written by John Bartlow Martin

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