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Choice of Arms (1981)

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

Released Aug. 19, 1981 135 min 15+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Production Companies: Sara Films, Parafrance

Country: France
Production Country: France
Languages: English, French

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Runtime: 135 min.
Released: Aug. 19, 1981
Status: Released
Certification: 16 / 15+

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