The Anthropology of a Fight Scene

The Anthropology of a Fight Scene

1993 · 109 min · Comedy, Crime

A man must overcome many obstacles as he works his way through the dangerous crime world to the level of yakuza.

Directed by Shunichi Kajima · Written by Masahiro Kakefuda

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