Bad, Black and Beautiful(1975)
SHE Works Hard.. Fights Hard.... Loves Hard.... and plays the game any way you want it!
When Johnny Boyles is falsely accused of murdering his ex-boss, he turns to the unstoppable attorney, Eva Taylor, to help him plea his case.
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When Johnny Boyles is falsely accused of murdering his ex-boss, he turns to the unstoppable attorney, Eva Taylor, to help him plea his case.
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1975-01-01
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2.7
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SHE Works Hard.. Fights Hard.... Loves Hard.... and plays the game any way you want it!
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