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Violent Cop

Sono Otoko Kyobo ni Tsuki (Violent Cop)

1989

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano, Maiko Kawakami, Makoto Ashikawa, Sei Hiraizumi ...

6.5

4,015

Thriller. Drama. Action 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.

	Media	Author	Review
		Lawrence Van Gelder The New York Times	"For fans of unsentimental police action rooted in commentary on a society, 'Violent Cop' packs a punch."
		Keith Phipps AV Club	"Takeshi displays an eye for unique (...) It suffers from a lack of complexity, both in its story's structure and in its point of view."
		Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune	"[Kitano] is scary, hilarious and, in a strange way, touching. But his 'ultra-dark' comedy will offend the oversensitive (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader	"A fascinating example of lovingly depicted ultraviolence demonstrating a great reverence for the characters' motivations."
		Bob Graham SFGATE	"It manages to be grim and exhilarating at the same time."
		Tony Rayns Time Out	"A mix of stubborn pig-headedness, blatant prejudices, committed violence, and hard, self-deprecatory humour. It's also superbly paced."
		Philip Horne Telegraph	"[Kitano] demonstrated a remarkable, unique style that has since captivated (and frustrated) audiences across the world."

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