Testimonio fatal (En un aprieto) (1955)
SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."
Género : Drama, Suspense, Crimen
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 37M
Director : Phil Karlson
Escritor : William Bowers
Sinopsis
Tras un cuarto de siglo de gobernar a su antojo el mundo del hampa, Ben Costain va a ser juzgado por un tribunal Federal de los Estados Unidos. Pero el principal testigo de cargo es asesinado por los secuaces del mafioso. El fiscal recurre entonces a una reclusa, cuyo testimonio puede ser vital para condenar al gángster.
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