Naked Rashomon(1973)
A marquis' mistress becomes pregnant with fraternal twins. He keeps the boy, but sends his bodyguard to dispose of the mother and the girl. Years later…
Movie: Naked Rashomon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shino Toda / Kyoko
Ayako Katsuragawa
Sadanosuke
Kikue
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