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Short Cut to Hell (1957)

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.

Released Sept. 1, 1957 89 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Thriller

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Production Companies: A.C. Lyles Productions, Paramount

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 89 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 1957
Status: Released
Certification: NR

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