The Specialist

The Specialist

Every BODY has its price!

R 1975 · 93 min · ★ 4.7 · Action, Thriller

Jerry Bounds, an upright lawyer, must stand up against Pike Smith and his the water company's efforts to exploit a local lake.

Directed by Howard Avedis · Written by Ralph B. Potts

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