A Dangerous Profession

A Dangerous Profession

Thieves and Killers are my Clients!

NR 1949 · 79 min · ★ 5.7 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Directed by Ted Tetzlaff · Written by Warren Duff

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