The Detective (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, The Detective is a notable film directed by Junta Matsushita, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Muramatsu's wife, Fusae, is killed by a drug addict. After the criminal climbs to the roof of the house with a hostage, Muramatsu shoots him dead in order to rescue the hostage, but the public denounces his actions as stemming from the personal grudge of a detective whose wife was just murdered, and he is demoted.
Who’s in it. The Detective stars Yûzô Kayama as Isao Muramatsu, Kazuya Kosaka as Fumiaki Nishizawa, Kaori Mizushima as Manako Nishizawa and Yoshie Taira, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Detective page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Detective (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Detective?
- The Detective stars Yûzô Kayama, Kazuya Kosaka, Kaori Mizushima, Yoshie Taira and Rumi Matsumoto.
- When was The Detective released?
- The Detective was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.