1941

0h 17m

6.0(2 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Darryl Hickman

Billy Phillips

Acting

Tommy Baker

Tommy Phillips

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Allan Lane

Police Lieutenant

Acting

Cy Kendall

Nick the Used Car Dealer

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