Double Deal

Double Deal

Someone, somewhere isn't dealing the cards straight!

1983 · 90 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Wealthy Peter Sterling and his younger wife Christine have an existence of little excitement so when a stranger comes into their lives, she is intrigued. An affair turns into much more and they are soon plotting to rob Peter of a precious gemstone.

Directed by Brian Kavanagh · Written by Brian Kavanagh

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