One Way Out

One Way Out

1955 · 61 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

A tragedy played in standard cops and robbers costume. A policeman faced with deep moral choices finds that once he's set foot on the path of corruption he is trapped by an ever more complex web of lies and intrigue. A lifetime of personal honour is at stake and we wonder if redemption is possible.

Directed by Francis Searle · Written by Jonathan Roche

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