The Private Police (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, The Private Police is a crime film directed by Junya Satō, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After the war, Kijima (Bunta Sugawara) returns to Tokyo where he meets Ôba (Noboru Andô), an Ex-Kamikaze pilot, and the two ruffians gather hooligans to join their group. In Ginza, the Togawa gang have taken over Sakurada's territory. After several fights Kijima and Ôba gain control of the territory by chasing out the notorious Togawa Group in the name of Sakurada. But Kijima is arrested for assaulting an American soldier. A few years pass. Kijima has served his prison term and the sears of war have been erased from Ginza. Ôba is now president of a company specializing in collection of bad debts, cheque frauds and everything that means money. People call their organization the “Private Police,” and Kijima begins to work for Ôba. Now the Takegami gang waits a chance to seize the Ginza territory.
Who’s in it. The Private Police stars Noboru Andô, Bunta Sugawara, Kyōsuke Machida and Hitomi Nozoe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Private Police page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Private Police tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Private Police (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Private Police change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Private Police?
- The Private Police stars Noboru Andô, Bunta Sugawara, Kyōsuke Machida, Hitomi Nozoe and Shingo Yamashiro.
- When was The Private Police released?
- The Private Police was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.