Heiji, the Detective (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1966, Heiji, the Detective is a notable series.
What it’s about. Protecting the peace of the Edo Period is the fictitious but cool plainclothes detective they call Boss Heiji, Zenigata Heiji. A friend of the people, he hates corruption and will not take any kind of bribe, which means he lives in total poverty and sometimes it takes two months just to come up with the rent. The ones there to help Heiji are his old, but comical friend, Hachigoro and his beloved wife, O-Shizu. O-Shizu, who always sends Heiji off after a "kiribi" (good-luck purification), is the one supporting Heiji and his heart... it is for O-Shizu's sake that he's tried to hold back on his "coin tossing" and be thrifty.
Who’s in it. Heiji, the Detective stars Hashizo Ōkawa as Zenigata Heiji.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Heiji, the Detective sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heiji, the Detective page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heiji, the Detective (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heiji, the Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heiji, the Detective worth watching?
- Heiji, the Detective holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heiji, the Detective?
- Heiji, the Detective stars Hashizo Ōkawa.
- When was Heiji, the Detective released?
- Heiji, the Detective was released in 1966.