Destiny

Destiny

1944 · 65 min · ★ 5.2 · Crime, Drama

Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.

Directed by Reginald Le Borg · Written by Roy Chanslor

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