Abashiri Prison

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Audience Score
71
Abashiri Prison
StarringKen TakakuraKōji NanbaraKyōsuke Machida
DirectorTeruo Ishii
WriterTeruo Ishii
NR 1 hr 32 minDrama, Thriller, CrimeAbashiri Prison Collection PosterPart of Abashiri Prison Collection
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Plot
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

Abashiri Prison Movies

Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan's infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972.

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Toei Company
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