Sudden Misdirection
2017-11-11 · 6 min · Not rated
A hitman's contract goes awry. One of six 2017 Regal Short Film Showdown finalists.
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- Richard E. Lawson
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Timothy J. RichardsonJoe EvilTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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