Two Men in Town

Two Men in Town

NR 1973 · 99 min · ★ 7.1 · Crime, Drama

A former bank robber is released after 10 years in prison. He gets help from a social-worker, but gets harassed by an old cop from his past.

Directed by José Giovanni · Written by José Giovanni

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