The Wicked Reporter (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, The Wicked Reporter is a crime film directed by Rokurō Mochizuki, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. More than his indie debut Skinless Night, this was the film that launched Mochizuki on his distinctive trajectory through the crime and yakuza genres. Matsuzaki (Eiji Okuda) is a racing tipster for a sports paper, a lowlife who spends half his time drunk, hangs out with yakuza and other riff-raff and complicates his sex life by succumbing to advances from his girlfriend's sister. As played by Okuda, he's also a figure of considerable hangdog charm. Less a plot-based movie than a guide to the several forms of high stakes gambling in Japan, this centres on his attempt to help a friend swindled in a bent mahjong game. Hakuryu appears (memorably) as an inscrutable yakuza in a black leather jacket. The film's success led to two sequels.
Who’s in it. The Wicked Reporter stars Eiji Okuda, Hakuryu, Ren Osugi and Toshiyuki Kitami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wicked Reporter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wicked Reporter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wicked Reporter (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wicked Reporter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wicked Reporter?
- The Wicked Reporter stars Eiji Okuda, Hakuryu, Ren Osugi, Toshiyuki Kitami and Maiko Kawakami.
- When was The Wicked Reporter released?
- The Wicked Reporter was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.