The Fixer
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The Fixer

1979Movie2 h 10 min

Crime
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Political fixer Homei Yamaoka's misdeeds come to light, throwing Japanese politics into deadly confusion. But he's not going down without a fight.

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  • Draws you into power games.
  • Holds up a mirror.
  • Puts you inside a crime.
  • Keeps you guessing.
  • Keeps you on edge.

Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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