Killer

Killer

1972 · 87 min · ★ 5.1 · Thriller, Crime, Drama

Whilst being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, a ruthless serial killer Gassot makes a break and goes on the run. He arrives in Marseilles, intending to escape abroad. Here, he falls for a young prostitute, Gerda.

Directed by Denys de La Patellière · Written by Denys de La Patellière

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