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JAPAN · 1962

The Inheritance

Masaki Kobayashi
Japanese Golden Age businessman inheritance scheme inheritance fight
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Synopsis

A dying businessman intends to will ¥200 million to his three illegitimate children, but his associates scheme to take advantage of the situation.

Year1962
CountryJapan
DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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