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Yakuza Ladies: Dangerous Gamble

Yakuza Ladies: Dangerous Gamble

Part of Yakuza Ladies series

1996•1h 54m•6.0/10

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The wife of a recently deceased yakuza boss is caught in a conflict between the candidates for his succession and must protect her beloved daughter. 9th installment of the 16-film franchise.

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Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Shima Iwashita

Shima Iwashita

Rino Katase

Rino Katase

Shizuka Kudô

Ryo Ishibashi

Ryo Ishibashi

Ryuji Harada

Ryuji Harada

Toshinori Kondo

Toshinori Kondo

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