Detective Heiji
1990 · 94 min · Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Police detective Heiji is assigned to catch the masked Maboroshi gang of robbers who have terrorized all of Edo, leaving few clues as to their leader's identity.
Directed by Kōsei Saitō · Written by Yoshiki Hori
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Kinya Kitaoji Heiji Zenigata -
Azusa Mano Osizu -
Toyokazu Minami Hachigoro -
Shirō Itō Manshichi Minowano -
Kei Satō -
Koichi Miura
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