
The Outsider
A former American G.I. joins a yakuza family after his release from prison in post-World War II Osaka.
Release Year
2018
Runtime
120 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Story Snapshot
A former American G.I. joins a yakuza family after his release from prison in post-World War II Osaka.
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