A Taxing Woman's Return

A Taxing Woman's Return

1988 · 127 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Ryōko Itakura returns as the tough-as-nails government taxing agent. This time she must figure out a way to expose a fanatical religious cult lead by a corrupt sociopath.

Directed by Jūzō Itami · Written by Jūzō Itami

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