The Hoodlum

The Hoodlum

One way road to the chair for today's greatest menace !

NR 1951 · 61 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.

Directed by Max Nosseck · Written by Sam Neuman

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