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Release Year1969
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
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DirectorKiyoshi Saeki
WritersAkira Murao
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNew Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
About New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
Katsuji takes revenge on evil Tamaru who forcefully took control of the fishery business run by Katsuji’s friend.
Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Takakura, Yuriko Hoshi, Hayato Tani — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1969.
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