The People Against O'Hara

The People Against O'Hara

★ 5.8IMDb Score
Released:1951-09-01
Duration:102 min
Director:John Sturges
Actors:Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak, Eduardo Ciannelli
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.

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