Flesh Pier

Flesh Pier

1958 · 73 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime

Director Teruo Ishii's crime action follows the investigative adventures of an undercover cop working with a prostitution ring. It's done in an unique documentary style.

Directed by Teruo Ishii · Written by Akira Sagawa

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