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The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
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The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate

1966-09-17 · 94 min · ★ 9.0

The life of entertainers in Asakusa’s pleasure quarters. An exciting yakuza story with superb action.

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Directors
Masahiro Makino
Production companies
Toei Company
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ken TakakuraKen Takakura
Sumiko FujiSumiko Fuji
Hiroyuki NagatoHiroyuki Nagato
Kyōsuke MachidaKyōsuke Machida
Michitarō MizushimaMichitarō Mizushima
Hideo MurataHideo Murata
Kanbi FujiyamaKanbi Fujiyama
Shōgo ShimadaShōgo Shimada
Romi Yamada
Michiko Shinjo
Chikako MiyagiChikako Miyagi
Bin AmatsuBin Amatsu
Shōbun InoueShōbun Inoue
Asao UchidaAsao Uchida

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