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A racketeer is beaten to death and a woman hires Gunn to find out if her old flame, a Korean War hero,was responsible. Lt. Jacobi knows the man,who has been an out-patient for being manic-depressive for years. Meanwhile, a fellow ...
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"Karate was not that well known in 1961. So when the diminutive Paulie uses it on the much bigger man, Coombes, it's a grabber and an effective opening hook. Actually the plot deals with a rather sensitive subject—mental problems following war service. Seems Paulie is suffering from a residual form from service in Korea, especially that of being ridiculed by other servicemen because of his short stature. Now, in a clouded state, he's seeking revenge against them. Worried, an old flame hires Pete to find out what's going on. Edie puts in a cameo, looking really unhappy with Pete&..."
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A racketeer is beaten to death and a woman hires Gunn to find out if her old flame, a Korean War hero,was responsible. Lt. Jacobi knows the man,who has been an out-patient for being manic-depressive for years. Meanwhile, a fellow ...