Cover Up

Cover Up

1949 · 82 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (21 votes)
Dir. Alfred E. Green · Starring William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton, Art Baker, Helen Spring, Ann E. Todd · Music Hans J. Salter

It takes more than a kiss to cover up a killing!

Mystery

Insurance investigator Sam Donovan is looking into the apparent suicide of a man in a small Midwestern town. All clues leads him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best.

VIBE

A bleak, rain-slicked Midwestern town hides dark secrets. This classic noir feels like a cold case file, full of shadows, suspicion, and a creeping sense of dread. Everyone has something to hide.

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