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The Labor Cop
The Labor Cop
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The Labor Cop

Original Title: 日雇い刑事

2002
1h 31m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

1h 31m

Storyline

Due to the effect of the prolonged great depression, finally even the police have to introduce a part-time job system for its employees. Although his main job is a steeplejack, one man is also employed as a day-laborer detective. He spends his days waiting for an incident to occur so he will be called in to investigate. On the other hand, Yasu is not only a graduate of The University of Tokyo with a successful IT business, he is also member of the Nagasaka yakuza clan. Moreover, he is a favorite of the clan leader.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Apr 27, 2002
Languages
Japanese
Director
Shutaro Oku
Shutaro Oku
Production
M6 Trance Picture Works
M6 Trance Picture Works
Production Countries
Japan
Official Website

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Takayuki Imanara

Sadao Abe

Sadao Abe

Kankuro Kudo

Kankuro Kudo

Masahiko Kawahara

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

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