Detective Story(1983)
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Detective Story Synopsis
A private detective and a college student find themselves in hot water while investigating the murder of a night club owner.
Detective Story (1983) is a drama, romance and mystery film directed by Kichitaro Negishi, released on July 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Yūsaku Matsuda, Risa Akikawa and Kyôko Kishida. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Kichitaro Negishi
- Writers:
- Jirō Akagawa, Toshio Kamata
- Producers:
- Mitsuru Kurosawa, Haruki Kadokawa
- Cinematographer:
- Seizō Sengen
- Composer:
- Kazuhiko Kato
- Production:
- Toei Company, KADOKAWA
- Status:
- Released
Detective Story (1983) Trailer
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Detective Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroko Yakushimaru
as Naomi Arai
Yūsaku Matsuda
as Shuichi Tsujiyama
- Risa Akikawa
Risa Akikawa
as Sachiko Naoki
Kyôko Kishida
as Kimie Hasenuma
Yuki Kitazume
as Yutaka Nagai
- Miwa Sakagami
Miwa Sakagami
as Masako Shindo
- Strong Kongo
Strong Kongo
as Wada
Yoshihiro Kato
as Man who picks up Naomi
Noboru Mitani
as Love hotel manager
Michihiro Yamanishi
as Sato
Ryoichi Kusanagi
as Man in black suit A
Yûsuke Nagumo
as Man in black suit D
Key crew
Directed by Kichitaro Negishi, written by Jirō Akagawa and Toshio Kamata, produced by Mitsuru Kurosawa and Haruki Kadokawa.
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Detective Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Detective Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Detective Story online?
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Detective Story (1983) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Detective Story?
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The main cast of Detective Story (1983) includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Yūsaku Matsuda, Risa Akikawa, Kyôko Kishida and Yuki Kitazume. The film was directed by Kichitaro Negishi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Detective Story released?
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Detective Story was released on July 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Detective Story worth watching?
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Detective Story (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Detective Story?
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Yes. The official Detective Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.