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Film · 10 connectionsWhen a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.
Directed byJohn Woo
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1988 · 92 min · Action · Drama
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1993 · 98 min · Action · Drama · Thriller
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1995 · 101 min · Action · Fantasy
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