The Inspector (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, The Inspector is a crime and documentary film directed by Arthur Omar, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Crime and crime-fighting in Rio de Janeiro. With the master of disguise, the great police inspector Jamil Warwar, playing himself in the film. Jamil became famous by solving the Caso Cláudia, denouncing the involvement of politics and famous personalities of Brazilian society with the international drug traffic. He was punished by his superiors, being transferred to an obscure small town of the hinterlands. The psychology, the methods and philosophy of a detective known as the Brazilian Baretta. A sort of popular Hamlet, a lone star lost in the very dangerous galaxy of the police of Rio de Janeiro.
Who’s in it. The Inspector stars Jamil Warwar as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Inspector has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inspector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inspector tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inspector (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inspector change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inspector worth watching?
- The Inspector holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inspector?
- The Inspector stars Jamil Warwar.
- When was The Inspector released?
- The Inspector was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.