The Penal Code (1932)
- Directed by
- George Melford
- Genre
- drama film, crime film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 02m
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man tries to navigate a harsh legal system after being accused of a crime. The story follows his interactions with police and lawyers in a world where justice feels uncertain.
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What happens
The Penal Code is a 1932 American crime drama film directed by George Melford. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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