Tony Rome
The action is so fast... it's a wonder Tony Rome stays alive... and single!
A brisk, mid-century Miami noir detective thriller built on fast-paced action and wisecracks, with a cynical PI navigating crime and corruption.
Tony Rome, a tough Miami PI living on a houseboat, is hired by a local millionaire to find jewelry stolen from his daughter, and in the process has several encounters with local hoods as well as the Miami Beach PD.
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