Tight Spot

Tight Spot

SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."

NR 1955 · 97 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.

Directed by Phil Karlson · Written by William Bowers

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