Short Cut to Hell
1957 · 1h 29m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Directed by
James CagneyBased on the novel by
Graham Greene6.0Smart score
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