Roar of the City (1958)
Overview
This action drama depicts a horrifying murder case over a photo of a mysterious beautiful woman hidden in a wallet, and the justice and love-hate relationship between the men involved in the case.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 1.907 |
Directed By
Masahisa Sunohara
Crew
Masahisa Sunohara
Yoshio Mamiya
Gen Kobuse
Masayoshi Ikeda
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