A Dangerous Hero

A Dangerous Hero

1957 · 94 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

After the son of a wealthy man is kidnapped, a tenacious young reporter decides to find the culprit.

Directed by Hideo Suzuki · Written by Eizō Sugawa

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