FeatureDramaCrime

Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film

Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer poster

Released in 1957, Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer is a drama and crime film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. After discovering a slaughtered corpse, the investigating team of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department began canvassing the area around the crime scene. As a result, they found a wallet with bloodstains that seemed to belong to the victim, a woman's wallet that did not fit the field, earrings, and other valuable materials, which led them on a foot search. The woman's purse had been picked up by a male prostitute on the subway, and from the prostitute's testimony, they were able to identify the pickpocket's face, but the next day, the man was found dead in a road accident, apparently murdered.

Who’s in it. Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer stars Kappei Matsumoto, Takashi Kanda, Yūji Hori and Rinichi Yamamoto, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer?
Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer stars Kappei Matsumoto, Takashi Kanda, Yūji Hori, Rinichi Yamamoto and Fusatarō Ishijima.
When was Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer released?
Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.