Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die

1972 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Action, Drama

The ninth and final film in the Contemporary Tales of Chivalry series.

Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki · Written by Akira Murao

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