Roughneck From Asama

Roughneck From Asama

1958 · 83 min · ★ 6.6 · Action, Crime, Drama

When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei's Okabe Yakuza family with a merciless gang of raiders, Itaro of Asama was missing. With the courage of a lion he had gone off to face the enemy and settle the score all by himself. As a result he had to take the blame in place of Boss Shohei, and went off to adventures on his own.

Directed by Toshikazu Kono · Written by Michihei Muramatsu

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