Review of The Yakuza (1974) by Jose Luis M — 20 Jan 2015

Pelicula sobre la mafia japonesa y sus costumbres ancestrales, interesantes y sorpresivos giros en el argumento.

This review of The Yakuza (1974) was written by Jose Luis M on 20 Jan 2015.

The Yakuza has generally received positive reviews.

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