The Doorway to Hell

The Doorway to Hell

Year: 1930

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: English

Director: Archie Mayo

CrimeDramaCrime drugs and gangstersGritty crime and ruthless gangstersViolent action guns and crime

A ruthless crime boss, fed up with his violent life, shocks his associates by handing the organization over to his trusted second‑in‑command and planning a quiet retirement in Florida with his moll. Unaware that his moll and the newly promoted lieutenant are romantically involved, his scheme teeters on the brink of betrayal.

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