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Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case

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After two thugs are killed, Dobu and his crew have three days to catch the murderers. Dobu suspects a hidden mastermind influencing the magistrate.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1983-02-11

Runtime: 91 mins

Director: Yūsuke Watanabe

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Drama, Action, History

Original title: Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case

Production Companies: Fuji Television Network

Production Countries: Japan

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