The Guard from Underground

The Guard from Underground

1992 · 96 min · ★ 6.1 · Thriller, Horror, Crime

An ex sumo wrestler turned corporate security guard goes on a murderous rampage at his place of employment.

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa · Written by Kunihiro Tomioka

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