Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71

Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71

1971 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama

The series swansong, Beat '71, sees Kaji framed and sent to prison by her boyfriend's father and with the help of some hippies she strives to be re-united.

Directed by Toshiya Fujita · Written by Tatsuya Asai

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