Love Is My Profession

Love Is My Profession

1958 · 105 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Drama, Crime

Leading lawyer Andre Gobillot takes the case of Yvette, a young criminal. As he works on her defence, an unexpected romance blooms between them, only to be cut short by a tragedy.

Directed by Claude Autant-Lara · Written by Jean Aurenche

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