Burning Dog

Burning Dog

1991 · 104 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Action, Thriller

A gang of thieves plot to rob a US military base in Okinawa, but rising tensions in the group threaten to put the plan in jeopardy.

Directed by Yōichi Sai · Written by Wishing Chong

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