Hell on Devil's Island

Hell on Devil's Island

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NR 1957 · 73 min · ★ 7.5 · Adventure, Crime, Drama

An ex-con from Devil's Island enlists the support of the governor's daughter in exposing a prison mining operation.

Directed by Christian Nyby · Written by Steven Ritch

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