King of Sha-kin

King of Sha-kin

1997 · 85 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Comedy, Crime

In late 90s Osaka, three people from various walks of life meet by chance. They team up to orchestrate a complex financial con targeting crooked businessmen in an attempt to solve their respective financial woes.

Directed by Seiji Izumi · Written by Shizuka Ouki

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