Lady Yakuza (2007)
Overview
Based on the bestselling memoir - Yakuza Moon - by Shoko Tendo. The author stars as herself in the film adaptation of her tumultuous life as the daughter of a Yakuza boss, chronicling her many battles with drug addiction and domestic abuse. Directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 0.354 |
Directed By
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Crew
Kazuo Numata
Tsuguo Oikawa
Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Kazuhiko Izu
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Akihiko Nihonmatsu
Mitsuru Ogawa
Shoko Tendo
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Kanemi Kawanaka
Toshiharu Ochi
Yu Sugiyama
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