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Elevator to the Gallows - 1958
7.592
Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.
Overview:
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Status: Released
Release: 1958-01-29
Runtime: 92 minutes
Ratings: 7.592
Vote Counts: 666
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 263404 $
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