Beppin Town (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Beppin Town is an action, drama and mystery film directed by 原 隆仁, running about 103 minutes. “A movie adaptation of the novel of the same name by Haku Kenjo .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amateur op (detective) with a career as a former legal instructor . From the search for a runaway daughter requested by Akiko "Beppin" to the murder case. A mystery drawn with a hard-boiled touch set in Kobe (some locations in Ashiya and Yokohama ). The scenery of Kobe before the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake is included in various background scenes, and you can see the buildings and scenery that can not be seen now.
Who’s in it. Beppin Town stars Kyôhei Shibata as Me, Misako Tanaka as Akiko Tamura, Masahiro Motoki as Shuji Sayama and Emi Wakui as Machiko Nakajima, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beppin Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beppin Town 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 Beppin Town (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beppin Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beppin Town?
- Beppin Town stars Kyôhei Shibata, Misako Tanaka, Masahiro Motoki, Emi Wakui and Miho Tsumiki.
- When was Beppin Town released?
- Beppin Town was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.