The Gallows Man

The Gallows Man

1945 · 99 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Horror

The man of the gallows is a little sinister wooden figure that the proprietor must sell before his death. If not he will be doomed and unsaved.

Directed by Gustaf Molander · Written by Gustaf Molander

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