Law of the Wild

Law of the Wild

1965 · 90 min · Crime, Action

The story centers on a young yakuza, played by Keiji Takamiya, who teams up with a group of delinquent girls to commit crimes and make money. The second film in Shochiku's series the Law / Okite.

Directed by Namio Yuasa · Written by Namio Yuasa

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