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Freelance is a British film of genre Thriller directed by Francis Megahy released in USA on 1 january 1971 with Ian McShane
Freelance (1970)
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Add to a movie listFreelance (US title: Con Man) is a 1971 British thriller film starring Ian McShane. It was written and directed by Francis Megahy.
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Mitch (McShane) is a London con-artist. When he witnesses a gangland hit, he is forced to lie low whilst trying to carry out his own various schemes. The film offers a portrayal of early 1970s west London.Actors
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