Wolves of the Night

Wolves of the Night

1958 · 88 min · Crime, Drama

A unique action drama in which a ruthless yakuza encounters a woman and realizes his true love as the conflict between the yakuza intensifies.

Directed by Yōichi Ushihara · Written by Keiichi Abe

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