Temptation Harbour

Temptation Harbour

Conscience does make cowards of us all.

NR 1947 · 91 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama

The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest.

Directed by Lance Comfort · Written by Frederick Gotfurt

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