Secretaria peligrosa

Secretaria peligrosa

1958 · 80 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama

A secretary plans to rob her boss with the help of her gangster boyfriend and his gang, but a special agent attempts to stop them in their tracks.

Directed by Juan Orol · Written by Sirio Rosado

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