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An Unknown Friend

An Unknown Friend

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1978
1h 30m
4.7(7 votes)
Crime

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The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.

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