Death Whistles the Blues

Death Whistles the Blues

1964 · 85 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Crime

A dead musician’s widow seeks revenge against the gun trafficker who betrayed them.

Directed by Jesús Franco · Written by Jesús Franco

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