Jo

Jo

★ 7.2IMDb Score
Released:1971-08-31
Duration:85 min
Country:France
Director:Jean Girault
Actors:Louis de Funès, Claude Gensac, Michel Galabru, Bernard Blier, Guy Tréjan
Production:Trianon Films

Overview:

A writer accidentally shoots his blackmailer and tries to hide the body.

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