
Seicho Matsumoto Special: Fingers
Genres
Overview
Fukue Yumiko is a struggling actress who isn't afraid to lie, cheat, or exploit her own sexuality if it means her own success. But as she becomes a big star, one TV reporter decides that it's time someone uncovered her dark past and reveal just how far she was prepared to go for her own fame.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
2006-02-21
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
3.8
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Akira Yasuda
Junichi Ishida
Komei Saegusa
Naomasa Musaka
George Yumeno
Atsuko Takahata
Rei
Sawako Kitahara
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