Una mujer de Oriente

Una mujer de Oriente

1946 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Drama

A secret agent investigates the death of the scientist who created a deadly ray only to find out his own wife is involved.

Directed by Juan Orol · Written by Juan Orol

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