The Cannibals

The Cannibals

1972 · 91 min · ★ 7.2 · Action

A man (Chang Yi) is looking for stolen money (gold coins) and seeking revenge for the death of his master.

Directed by Kao Pao-Shu · Written by Ni Kuang

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