Hell Bento: Uncovering the Japanese Underground
Genres
Overview
An exploration of underground Japanese counter-culture including the Yakuza, the nationalists, the gay and lesbian community, the bikers and the homeless.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
1995-12-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.9
Masami Akita
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