5 Against the House

5 Against the House

5.9IMDb Score
Released:1955-06-10
Duration:84 min
Director:Phil Karlson
Actors:Guy Madison, Kim Novak, Brian Keith, Alvy Moore, Kerwin Mathews
Production:Dayle, Columbia Pictures

Overview:

Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.

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