Forlorn Hope

Forlorn Hope

1966 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Western

A man's brother is killed by rogue troops following the end of World War II. He joins up with the roving band, intent on slaying them in vengeance from within their ranks

Directed by Jeong Chang-hwa

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