Violent Cop
Aug 12 1989
•2h 43m
•Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama
A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.
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Takeshi Kitano
Azuma Ryosuke
Maiko Kawakami
Akari Ryosuke
Makoto Ashikawa
Kikuchi
Shiro Sano
Yoshinari
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