They Made Me a Fugitive

~Gangway for Gangland's Blazing Guns!

Overview

After being framed for a policeman's murder, a criminal escapes prison and sets out for revenge.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1947-06-24
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 99 min

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