The Fall of the Nighthawk
Overview:
In the late 1940s, a weary assassin known as the Nighthawk sits alone in a late-night diner, awaiting his inevitable end. Three distinct figures from his criminal world converge on him, each with their own agendas. Caught between their compelling offers and threats, the Nighthawk must decide how - and whether - he wants to face his fate. But in this city, the Establishment always collects its debts.
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