One Hour to Live

One Hour to Live

1939 · 61 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime

Gangsters and police cross each other, including murder, in an attempt to cover up crimes.

Directed by Harold D. Schuster · Written by Roy Chanslor

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