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Shock-A-Bye Baby

1973-12-05 · 73 min · Not rated

Mystery

A mystery writer's son is being held for $1 million ransom.

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Directors
Lela Swift
Production companies
ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jill ClayburghJill Clayburgh
Richard MulliganRichard Mulligan
Julius HarrisJulius Harris
Kathleen MaguireKathleen Maguire
Fritz WeaverFritz Weaver

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