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Death of the Lion Kings

Death of the Lion Kings

1993•1h 48m
CrimeDrama

Tells the story of an up-and-coming Yakuza, who makes a name for himself alongside his two friends just before 1992, when the enforcement of the new gang law came in place.

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Production

G Company

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Show Aikawa

Show Aikawa

Misaki Kazuma

Koji Matoba

Koji Matoba

Saijo

Yoko Akino

Yoko Akino

Shinobu

Naoko Amihama

Rie

Guadalcanal Taka

Guadalcanal Taka

Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Sakurai

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