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Devil's Flute (1979) · 悪魔が来りて笛を吹く

Name: Devil's Flute
Director: Kōsei Saitō
Genre: Crime, Dysfunctional family, Misterio
Released: 1979
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Toshiyuki Nishida, Haruko Wanibuchi, Jun Miyauchi, Tomoko Saitō, Terumi Niki

Original title: 悪魔が来りて笛を吹く

1979 · Kōsei Saitō · 136 min · Japan

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Famous detective Kindaichi solves a series of mysterious murders in a wealthy family. An excellent blend of intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of wealth, this film is loaded with twists and turns and surprises at every corner.

A 1979 title built around Crime, Dysfunctional family and Misterio. Directed by Kōsei Saitō.

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Chinese: 惡魔吹著笛子來
Korean: 악마가 와서 피리를 분다

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Devil's Flute (1979) · 悪魔が来りて笛を吹く

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