The Price of Fear

The Price of Fear

★ 5.9IMDb Score
Released:1956-03-13
Duration:79 min
Director:Abner Biberman
Actors:Merle Oberon, Lex Barker, Charles Drake, Gia Scala, Warren Stevens
Production:Universal International Pictures

Overview:

A co-owner of a race track goes on the run after witnessing something he shouldn't have at the track.

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