Aesthetics of a Bullet

Aesthetics of a Bullet

1973 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Action

A small time crook who sells rabbits for a living frequently gets himself into trouble with loan sharks and the yakuza. He dreams of becoming a successful big-shot and embarks on the life of a yakuza hitman.

Directed by Sadao Nakajima · Written by Tatsuo Nogami

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