Roar of the City

Roar of the City

1958 · 80 min · Crime, Drama

This action drama depicts a horrifying murder case over a photo of a mysterious beautiful woman hidden in a wallet, and the justice and love-hate relationship between the men involved in the case.

Directed by Masahisa Sunohara · Written by Gen Kobuse

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