Abashiri Prison

Abashiri Prison

1965 · 92 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

Directed by Teruo Ishii · Written by Teruo Ishii

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MovieAction
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Abashiri Prison: Duel in the SouthAbashiri Prison: Duel in the South · 1966
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MovieActionCrime
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Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow CountryAbashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country · 1966
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★ 7.01966
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The Bullet and the HorseThe Bullet and the Horse · 1966
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★ 9.01966
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A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow StormA Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm · 1967
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★ 9.01967
MovieAction
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Abashiri Prison: Duel in HokkaidoAbashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido · 1967
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★ 8.01967
MovieActionDrama
Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the EvilAbashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil · 1967
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