Frankie the Milkman

Frankie the Milkman

1956 · 84 min · ★ 8.5 · Comedy

Roppeita is big in size, clumsy and full of energy. When his grandfather orders him to move out to Tokyo to save a sinking milk delivery business a distant relative of his runs, he encounters the most strangest of clientele.

Directed by Kō Nakahira · Written by Katsumi Nishikawa

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