The Escort

~Protection is the job. Justice is the goal. Death is the price.

Overview

The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1993-04-15
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 96 min

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