The Fire Raisers

The Fire Raisers

5.0IMDb Score
Released:1934-01-22
Duration:77 min
Director:Michael Powell
Actors:Leslie Banks, Anne Grey, Francis L. Sullivan, Carol Goodner, Frank Cellier
Production:Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Overview:

Jim Bronton is an insurance investigator, but he's unhappy with his work and gets involved with a gang of arsonists. His conscience is troubling him ...

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