

Rainy Dog
1997-06-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.8
A Japanese assassin stranded in Taiwan must take work from a local crime boss to make ends meet when suddenly a woman from his past delivers a son to him.
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- Directors
- Takashi Miike
- Production companies
- Daiei Film, Excellent Films
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Show AikawaYuji
Chen Xian-meiLily
Blackie Ko Sau-LeungWhorehouse Proprietor
Chang Li-Wei
Chang ShihLee
Billy Ching Sau-YatKoo Chi-ping
Lee Li-ChunHo
Doze Niu Cheng-TseSandy
Tomorowo TaguchiThe Pursuer
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