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Distant Justice
After his daughter is kidnapped and his wife murdered by drug dealers, a man finds that the gang is protected by corrupt politicians, and sets out to wipe out the gang and expose the politicians.
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After his daughter is kidnapped and his wife murdered by drug dealers, a man finds that the gang is protected by corrupt politicians, and sets out to wipe out the gang and expose the politicians.
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Genre:Action
Written By:Toshiyuki Tabe
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Sun Stripe, Toei Video Company
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