Lair of The Albatross

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Lair of The Albatross

2025

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Thriller

Comedy

Overview

Federal Agent Karl Fritz and P.I. Slim Ennis work together to take down an underground gambling ring in the deep south.

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4 featured cast members

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Philip Spencer Johnson

Karl Fritz

Philip Nicholas Johnson

"Slim" Ennis

Lynn Johnson

Miss Lynn/ The Albatross

William Richard Johnson

Jerry

Creative team

Directed by: William Richard Johnson
Philip Spencer Johnson
Written by: Philip Spencer Johnson

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