The Scarred Crest

The Scarred Crest

1964 · 100 min · Crime

A war veteran clashes with a mob boss in this crime saga. When Ryuji returns from the war, he finds himself torn by the death of an old friend - the son of crime kingpin Kiyomiya. A death Ryuji feels responsible for.

Directed by Eisuke Takizawa · Written by Hisataka Kai

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