Shell Game

Shell Game

NR 1975 · 71 min · ★ 4.5 · Comedy, Crime, Adventure, TV Movie

A convicted con artist sets out to expose the head of a charity fund who has been embezzling money to cover his huge gambling losses.

Directed by Glenn Jordan

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