The Slave(1953)
A young composer is forced to work as a bar pianist. One night he gets hit by a car and is brought to a hospital. Severely injured he is injected with morphine. He becomes addicted.
Movie: The Slave
Top 8 Billed Cast
Michel Landa
Elena Landa
Anne-Marie 'Fétiche'
Bernard Turenne
Dr. Denis
Photographer
Jenny
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A young composer is forced to work as a bar pianist. One night he gets hit by a car and is brought to a hospital. Severely injured he is injected with morphine. He becomes addicted.
Release Date
1953-09-02
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7
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