Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

★ 3.7IMDb Score
Released:1994-09-21
Duration:91 min
Director:Chris McIntyre
Actors:Linda Kozlowski, Paul Sorvino, Héctor Elizondo, John Shea, Viveca Lindfors
Production:Prism Entertainment Corporation

Overview:

A P.I. is burdened by her late father's reputation as a corrupt cop.

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