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49: The Genius

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SEASON 04 // EPISODE 04
THE GENIUS

Martin Frankel / Thomas F. Quinn

A sex-obsessed stockbroker uses astrology when conducting a series of investment frauds.

Prelude: Tommy Quinn's life of crime.


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A sex-obsessed stockbroker uses astrology when conducting a series of investment frauds. Prelude: Tommy Quinn’s life of crime.

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