Violent Cop (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Violent Cop is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.
Who’s in it. Violent Cop stars Takeshi Kitano as Azuma Ryosuke, Hakuryu as Kiyohiro, Maiko Kawakami as Akari Ryosuke and Shirō Sano as Yoshinari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Violent Cop has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent 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 Violent Cop (1989)?
- In US, Violent Cop is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violent Cop worth watching?
- Violent Cop holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Violent Cop?
- Violent Cop stars Takeshi Kitano, Hakuryu, Maiko Kawakami, Shirō Sano and Makoto Ashikawa.
- When was Violent Cop released?
- Violent Cop was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.