Abashiri Prison

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

Cast

Ken Takakura

as Shinichi Tachibana

Kōji Nanbara

as Gonzo Gonda

Kyōsuke Machida

as Natsume

Kanjūrō Arashi

as Torakichi Akuda

Tōru Abe

as Heizo Yoda

Nami Munakata

as Tsumaki's Wife

Kunie Tanaka

as Otsuki

Tetsuro Tamba

as Tsumaki

Kenji Ushio

as Prisoner

Kōji Takishima

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