5 Against the House
~Sizzling!
Overview
Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
General Information
Release Date: 1955-06-10
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 84 min
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