Choice of Arms

Choice of Arms

Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.

1981 · 135 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Thriller, Drama

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

Directed by Alain Corneau · Written by Alain Corneau

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