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Doberman Cop

1977 · 90 min

A gritty, fast-moving crime thriller with bursts of violence and a cynical view of the entertainment industry, anchored by a charismatic outsider hero.

Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Genres: Crime, Action
Starring: Sonny Chiba, Janet Hatta, Hiroki Matsukata

Overview: Joji Kano is a loose cannon cop from backwoods Okinawa, sent to Tokyo to investigate the grisly murder of an Okinawa woman. As he probes deeper into the sleazy world of flesh-peddling, talent agency corruption and mob influence, Kano uncovers the shocking truth.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, crime, identity, justice
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Genres: Crime, Action
Starring: Sonny Chiba, Janet Hatta, Hiroki Matsukata

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
crime
identity
justice
exploration
Places: big city
workplace
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong