The Pusher

The Pusher

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NR 1960 · 81 min · ★ 5.9 · Crime, Drama

A detective investigating the murder of a heroin addict discovers that there is a connection between the junkie and his fiance, who is his boss' daughter.

Directed by Gene Milford · Written by Harold Robbins

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