Blackmail(1955)
An atmospheric tale about a national blackmail organization, where no one can be trusted.
Movie: Blackmail
Top 8 Billed Cast
Jean-Louis Labouret
Denise Brisse
Lionel Kendall
Edouard Brisse
Boussardel
Police chief Bertrannet
The nurse
Mr Rougier
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An atmospheric tale about a national blackmail organization, where no one can be trusted.
Release Date
1955-07-19
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Français
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