Skull Coins

Skull Coins

1962 · 85 min · Drama, History

The mysterious story behind the Skull Coins, which are said to reveal the location of treasure, and the battle for them will make your heart beat faster.

Directed by Kokichi Uchide · Written by Shinji Kessoku

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