Violent Cop(1989)
A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.
Movie: Violent Cop
Top 10 Billed Cast
Azuma Ryosuke
Akari Ryosuke
Kikuchi
Yoshinari
Iwaki
Iwaki's Wife
Kiyohiro
Nito
Shinkai
Deputy Police Chief Higuchi
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