Shin Mahjong Demon 1(1998)
Shin Janki 1: The professional rep-player, who was undefeated for 20 years
This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...
Movie: Shin Mahjong Demon 1
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Shoichi Sakurai
Akashi Masami
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This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...
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1998-11-27
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