The Rose and the Jackal

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The Rose and the Jackal ★★ 1990

Fun, intriguing fictionalization about the founder of the Pinkerton detective agency. During the Civil War, bearded, Scottish Reeve tries to persuade a wealthy Southern lady to help save the Union. 94m/C VHS . Christopher Reeve, Madolyn Smith, Granville Van Dusen, Carrie Snodgress, Kevin McCarthy; D: Jack Gold. CABLE

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