During an impending transfer of power, a candidate hires the titular character to eliminate his rival.
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A Certain Killer/A Killer’s Key (1967) [Arrow Video Limited Edition]
From Arrow Video, this limited edition set includes A Certain Killer (aka Aru koroshi ya ) from 1967 and A Killer’s Key (aka Aru koroshiya no kagi), also from 1967. Both films star Raizô Ichikawa as the titular killer.
The Cell (2000) [Arrow Video Limited Edition]
A social worker who uses new technology to enter her patients’ minds is recruited to help the FBI to assist in finding the last victim of a serial killer who is in a coma.
Weak Spot (aka La Faille) (1975) [Radiance Films]
A man is arrested for nebulous reasons and taken on a ride by cops in an effort to make him admit to crimes and point others who may have infringed against the current powers that be.
Running on Karma (aka Dai zek lo) (2003) [The Masters of Cinema series from Eureka!]
A bodybuilder/stripper who happens to be a former monk is recruited by a young cop to help her solve a mystery.
Shelf Life (1993) [Liberation Hall]
A family goes to live in a nuclear fallout bunker when the parents believe it to be necessary. 30 years later, the children have grown but never left their “safety”.
Underworld Beauty (aka Ankokugai no bijo) (1958) [Radiance Films]
Just released from prison, a gangster finds himself involved with the fellow yakuza and a diamond plot.