The Magic Hour

The Magic Hour

2008 · 136 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

A hustler who gets in trouble with a gang boss in the port town of Sukago agrees to make good with the don by putting him in contact with a mysterious hitman — an assassin the hustler has no idea how to contact. Instead, he hires an actor to play the role, though the thespian has no idea what he's getting into.

Directed by Koki Mitani · Written by Koki Mitani

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