Violent Cop(その男、凶暴につき)
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Japan · 1989
1h 42m
Director Takeshi Kitano
Starring Takeshi Kitano, Maiko Kawakami, Makoto Ashikawa, Shiro Sano
Genre Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Detective Azuma is a Dirty-Harry style rogue cop who often uses violence and unethical methods to get results.
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