The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule

The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule

1971 · 79 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Crime, Drama

The woman gambler Ginko risks her life for her brother-in-law.

Directed by Kenji Misumi · Written by Hajime Takaiwa

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