Shin Mahjong Demon 1

Shin Mahjong Demon 1

Shin Janki 1: The professional rep-player, who was undefeated for 20 years

1998 · 85 min · Thriller, History, Drama

This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...

Directed by Masaru Konuma · Written by Meku Nanba

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Kentarō Shimizu Shoichi Sakurai
Nagare Hagiwara Akashi Masami
Kenzo Kaneko Shimojo Jinzaburo
Masasuke Hirose Narrator

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