Cell 2455 Death Row (1955)
THE BEST-SELLER ACTUALLY WRITTEN IN THE DEATH CELL!
Genre : Crime, Drama
Runtime : 1H 17M
Director : Fred F. Sears
Writer : Jack DeWitt
Synopsis
A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.
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