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Pigs and Battleships

Pigs and Battleships

7.1(60 votes)
1961
1h 48m
CrimeDrama

In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together.

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Production

Companies:
Nikkatsu Corporation

Languages

Original:ja
Spoken:
EnglishJapaneseMandarin

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