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1989 · 103 min · NR

Violent Cop

Directed by Takeshi Kitano · Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama

Violent Cop (1989) is a Crime film, directed by Takeshi Kitano set during the 1980s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated NR.

A organized crime and neo noir, with a bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and revenge run throughout.

Composer
Daisaku Kume
Cinematography
Yasushi Sasakibara
Cast
Takeshi KitanoMaiko KawakamiMakoto AshikawaShiro SanoSei HiraizumiMikiko OtonashiHakuryuIttoku Kishibe

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionRevenge
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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