Radio Cab Murder

Radio Cab Murder

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1954 · 70 min · ★ 5.6 · Crime, Drama

Fred Martin, a taxi driver who is a reformed convict, is used by the police to go undercover in order to help catch a gang of safe robbers. However things start to go wrong when the police stake out the wrong bank and Fred finds himself alone with the crooks.

Directed by Vernon Sewell · Written by Vernon Sewell

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