The Rule for a Vagabond

The Rule for a Vagabond

1965 · 95 min · Action, Drama, Crime

A brave warrior fights to restore peace to a town riddled by crime, one sword at a time, in this historical action saga.

Directed by Eisuke Takizawa · Written by Hisataka Kai

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