The Frightened City

The Frightened City

A city terrorised by its own evil!

1961 · 97 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Drama

A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.

Directed by John Lemont · Written by Leigh Vance

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