Puncture

Puncture(2011)

"Madman. Genius. Playboy. Friend. Fool. Lawyer."

6.6/10
421 votes
100 minSeptember 23, 2011

Overview

A lawyer who is a drug addict fights a medical-supplies corporation in court while battling his personal demons.

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