Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds
1973 · 1h 23m · N/A
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Directed by
Aloiz Brench
Overview
A detective and a militia captain are working together investigating a murder. When their job is done, the feelings do not let them say goodbye.
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