Break Out

Year: 1988

Runtime: 111 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tōru Murakawa

ActionDrama

An accidental shooting on duty and a recent divorce strain the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. As his situation worsens, he is suspended for disregarding orders to stop his investigation of a Congressman. Undeterred, the determined officer keeps pursuing the scandal.

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