Black Test Car

Black Test Car

1962 · 95 min · ★ 7.1 · Thriller, Crime, Drama

Two car manufacturers spy on each other to try to find out details and prices of a new sports car each is about to launch.

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura · Written by Kazuo Funahashi

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