Violent Cop

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-08-12

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

103 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (7464 Reviews)

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Genres:

Action Crime Drama

Cast:

Takeshi Kitano Maiko Kawakami Makoto Ashikawa Shirè Sano

Writer:

Hisashi Nozawa (original writer)

Fullplot:

Detective Azuma is a Dirty-Harry style rogue cop who often uses violence and unethical methods to get results. While investigating a series of drug-related homicides, Azuma discovers that his friend and colleague, Iwaki, is supplying drugs from within the police force. After Iwaki is murdered and Azuma's sister is kidnapped, he breaks all the rules to dish out his particular form of justice.

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