I Have the Sun in My Back(1963)
Shigeru is a young man who works as a window cleaner. His older brother Kenzo has just returned from prison and is determined to start life anew. But a battle for leadership within his old gang causes him to be framed for murder. Shigeru sets out to uncover the truth to clear his name.
Movie: I Have the Sun in My Back
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Shigeru
Asako
Kenzo
Sachiko
Yasuo
Yamada
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初DVD化！2022年5月11日発売。浜田光夫＆吉永小百合の純愛コンビで描く異色の青春アクション作『俺の背中に陽が当る』 - Trailer
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