Scorned and Swindled

Scorned and Swindled

1984 · 104 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, TV Movie

A man seduces women to get their money. He has plenty of success, but this time he has met his match.

Directed by Paul Wendkos · Written by Jerome Kass

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