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Johnny Rocco

In a tense thriller, a ruthless gangster and a relentless police force join forces to safeguard a vulnerable young witness who has unwittingly stumbled upon a gruesome crime, as they frantically work to evade the merciless killer hot on their heels.

A sedan carrying a group of gangsters speeds north from Tijuana, Mexico, but their trip is cut short when they're stopped by a California motorcycle cop. After a violent confrontation, the officer is killed, and the gangsters flee. The young son of one of the gangsters, Johnny, is shocked by the murder and becomes the target of the gang's attempts to silence him. As Johnny tries to escape the gang's clutches, he finds help from a kind priest and a teacher who are determined to protect him and bring the truth to light.

Info about Johnny Rocco

Studio(s): Allied Artists Pictures, Scott R. Dunlap Productions

Originally Released: United States, Dec 21, 1958

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller