Roadhouse Girl

Roadhouse Girl

Bad but Beautiful

1953 · 70 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama, Crime

A middle-aged garage owner's life is turned upside down when his new mechanics gets it on with his sexy younger wife.

Directed by Wolf Rilla · Written by Wolf Rilla

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