Violent Cop
A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and yakuza activities.
Where to watch Violent Cop in United States
Fandor Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Cineverse
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Where is Violent Cop streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Cineverse | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About Violent Cop
Violent Cop is a 1989 Japanese-language crime, thriller and action film directed by Takeshi Kitano. The cast is led by Takeshi Kitano, Maiko Kawakami, Makoto Ashikawa. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Cineverse.
Violent Cop was produced by Bandaï Media Department and Shochiku-Fuji Company and made in Japan. It was released on August 12, 1989, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers
- Hisashi Nozawa, Takeshi Kitano
- Release date
- August 12, 1989
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Bandaï Media Department, Shochiku-Fuji Company
Violent Cop cast & crew
Violent Cop was directed by Takeshi Kitano and written by Hisashi Nozawa and Takeshi Kitano.
The cast features Takeshi Kitano as Azuma Ryosuke, Maiko Kawakami as Akari Ryosuke, Makoto Ashikawa as Kikuchi, Shiro Sano as Yoshinari, Sei Hiraizumi as Iwaki, and Mikiko Otonashi as Iwaki's Wife.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daisaku Kume, cinematography is by Yasushi Sasakibara, and it was produced by Kazuyoshi Okuyama and Hisao Nabeshima.
Is Violent Cop worth watching?
Violent Cop holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 412 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and action, Violent Cop is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Violent Cop
In United States, you can stream Violent Cop on Fandor Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Cineverse, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Violent Cop
Takeshi Kitano
Azuma Ryosuke
Maiko Kawakami
Akari Ryosuke
Makoto Ashikawa
Kikuchi
Shiro Sano
Yoshinari
Sei Hiraizumi
Iwaki
Mikiko Otonashi
Iwaki's Wife
Hakuryu
Kiyohiro
Ittoku Kishibe
Nito
Ken Yoshizawa
Shinkai
Nobuyuki Katsube
Deputy Police Chief Higuchi
Noboru Hamada
Chief Detective Araki
Yuuki Kawai
Detective Honma
Violent Cop — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Violent Cop in United States?
Violent Cop is streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Cineverse in United States.
▸Is Violent Cop on Fandor Amazon Channel?
Yes — Violent Cop is currently available on Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Violent Cop in?
Violent Cop is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Violent Cop?
Violent Cop runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Violent Cop rated?
Violent Cop is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 412 ratings.
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