Policeman's Diary (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Policeman's Diary is a drama film directed by Seiji Hisamatsu, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Lending money, job hunting for civilians and babysitting. All these things are usually not listed on a policeman's job description. But for the officers of this local police station, it‘s part of their daily routine. One day, patrolman Yoshii (Hisaya Morishige) finds an abandoned baby and a six year old girl standing in front of the station. When he's declined by the welfare office, orphanage and local health clinic to take them in, he decides to take care of them himself.
Who’s in it. Policeman's Diary stars Hisaya Morishige as Patrolman Yoshii, Yūnosuke Itō as Iwata, Rentaro Mikuni as Patrolman Hanakawa and Eijirō Tōno as Old man Murata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Policeman's Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Policeman's Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Policeman's Diary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Policeman's Diary (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Policeman's Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Policeman's Diary worth watching?
- Policeman's Diary holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Policeman's Diary?
- Policeman's Diary stars Hisaya Morishige, Yūnosuke Itō, Rentaro Mikuni, Eijirō Tōno and Jō Shishido.
- When was Policeman's Diary released?
- Policeman's Diary was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.