Murder One

Murder One

★ 4.6IMDb Score
Released:1988-09-23
Duration:83 min
Director:Graeme Campbell
Actors:Henry Thomas, James Wilder, Stephen Shellen, Errol Slue, Susan Bayliss
Production:M-One, SC Entertainment

Overview:

This crime drama is based on the true story of Billy Isaacs. Freshly escaped from prison, Isaac is picked up by his brothers, and the entire dysfunctional brood embarks on a crime spree that takes them through a dozen states, claiming the lives of six innocent people .

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