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Eyes of the Spider
After killing the man he believes murdered his daughter, a white-collar worker returns to his mundane life, until he's approached by a man offering a mysterious job opportunity.
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After killing the man he believes murdered his daughter, a white-collar worker returns to his mundane life, until he's approached by a man offering a mysterious job opportunity.
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Genre:Crime, Drama
Written By:Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Yōichi Nishiyama
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Runtime:83 minutes
Studio:Daiei Film
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