Doberman Cop (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Doberman Cop is an action and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The burned remains of a young woman discovered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The police comes to the conclusion that its the work of a pyromaniacal serial murderer. The murder victim is identified as Mayumi Tamaki, a native of Ishigaki, Okinawa. As the investigation unfolded, her former boyfriend, a former rider of a motorcycle named Chōei Mikawa emerged as a suspect. But Kano did not agree Mikawa is the suspect. Kano started conducting the investigation himself to search the real criminal person.
Who’s in it. Doberman Cop stars Sonny Chiba as Joji Kano, Janet Hatta as Miki Harukaze, Eiko Matsuda as Kosode Murasaki and Hideo Murota as Officer Jirō Takahashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Doberman Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doberman Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doberman Cop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doberman Cop (1977)?
- In US, Doberman Cop is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doberman Cop worth watching?
- Doberman Cop holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doberman Cop?
- Doberman Cop stars Sonny Chiba, Janet Hatta, Eiko Matsuda, Hideo Murota and Jûkei Fujioka.
- When was Doberman Cop released?
- Doberman Cop was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.