Shadow of Fear

Shadow of Fear

NR 1974 · ★ 6.2 · Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie

A rich woman, an industrialist's wife, finds her home nearly destroyed and with menacing phrases painted on the walls. Besides calling the police, her husband calls his security manager, an ex-cop, who hesitates before accepting the task of protecting her and finding the responsible party.

Directed by Herbert Kenwith · Written by Larry Brody

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