Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967 · 110 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Crime

International thief Zivaco, who can assume any identity, eludes the authorities and battles rival thief WCWC for a rare gold samurai sword.

Directed by Takashi Tsuboshima

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