Atami Murder Case (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Atami Murder Case is a notable film directed by Kazuo Takahashi, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Chief Detective KIMURA Denbei, fondly referred to as Smoky Denbei, is a legendary figure at the Metropolitan Police Department. Transferred to Denbei's Criminal Investigation Division 1, Detective KUMADA Tomekichi arrives from the Toyama Prefectural Police. KUMADA is disconcerted by Denbei's position that murderers nowadays do not need a plausible motive, but gradually adapts to Denbei's unusual methods of investigation.
Who’s in it. Atami Murder Case stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Denbei Nikaido, Morio Kazama as Tomekichi Kumada, Etsuko Shihomi as Tomoko Mizuno and Takatoshi Takeda as Jiro Oyama, among others.
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- Where can I watch Atami Murder Case (1986)?
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- Who stars in Atami Murder Case?
- Atami Murder Case stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Morio Kazama, Etsuko Shihomi, Takatoshi Takeda and Tamae Ônishi.
- When was Atami Murder Case released?
- Atami Murder Case was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.