Key Hunter (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1968, Key Hunter is a drama series.
What it’s about. Key Hunter is a prime-time Japanese television detective series. It aired on Saturday nights in the 9:00–9:56 p.m. time slot on the Tokyo Broadcasting System network from April 6, 1968 to April 7, 1973. There were a total of 262 episodes, and it was one of the most popular action dramas in Japan at the time. The story involved "Key Hunter", a special clandestine unit of the International Police, which endeavored to solve various crimes. "Key Hunter" was a unique TV show, which started out as a grand scale spy thriller never before seen in Japan. The episodes were individually themed on global crimes and political strife. The initial hardboiled theme later evolved to include intellectual elements involving action, and occasionally with comical elements as well. Tetsuro Tamba starred in the 1967 film You Only Live Twice as Japanese Secret Service agent Tiger Tanaka, an ally of James Bond. This role greatly influenced his image in "Key Hunter".
Who’s in it. Key Hunter stars Tetsuro Tamba as 黒木鉄也, Yoko Nogiwa as 津川啓子, Hiroshi Kawaguchi as 吹雪一郎 and Hayato Tani as 島竜彦, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Key Hunter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Key Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Key Hunter tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Key Hunter (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Key Hunter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Key Hunter worth watching?
- Key Hunter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Key Hunter?
- Key Hunter stars Tetsuro Tamba, Yoko Nogiwa, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Hayato Tani and Eiko Ookawa.
- When was Key Hunter released?
- Key Hunter was released in 1968.