11 Oct 1997
King of Sha-kin
In late 90s Osaka, three people from various walks of life meet by chance. They team up to orchestrate a complex financial con targeting crooked businessmen in an attempt to solve their respective financial woes.
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Top Billed Cast
Evelyn Venable Pamela Headley
Grant Mitchell Ernest Headley
Robert Whitney Bide Murphy
Betty Roadman Louisa Headley
Vince Barnett Vince Bergson
Benny Rubin Dr. McLevy
Alicia Adams Alicia Headley
Louise Beavers Hyacinth
Kenneth Harlan Smooth Adair
Edward Earle Van Wyck Schuyler
Jack Hatfield Rowland Perkins
Ethel Clark Mrs. Brown
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