Tainted Badge
汚れた紋章（バッジ）
Synopsis
Kazan (Koji Matoba) is a detective in the organized crime division, but he lives by no rules—raiding gambling dens, starting fights during interrogations, and refusing to be bound by the system. Haunted by a past he doesn’t want to face, Kazan continues his reckless pursuit of evil. One day, his only true partner, veteran detective Utagawa (Hitoshi Ozawa), dies in an accident. Left alone, the man who shared no bonds with anyone finds unexpected understanding with an old-school yakuza boss. As Kazan digs deeper into Utagawa’s death and the truth behind an unsolved gang boss murder, he finds himself stripped of his badge, cast out like a man already ruined. With nothing left to lose, this disgraced detective begins a desperate path of vengeance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shoichi Shibuya
- Original Title
- 汚れた紋章（バッジ）
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rights Cube
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shoichi Shibuya
Department Leadership Roster
Shoichi Shibuya
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tainted Badge
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What is Tainted Badge about?
Kazan (Koji Matoba) is a detective in the organized crime division, but he lives by no rules—raiding gambling dens, starting fights during interrogations, and refusing to be bound by the system. Haunted by a past he doesn’t want to face, Kazan continues his reckless pursuit of evil. One day, his only true partner, veteran detective Utagawa (Hitoshi Ozawa), dies in an accident. Left alone, the man who shared no bonds with anyone finds unexpected understanding with an old-school yakuza boss. As Kazan digs deeper into Utagawa’s death and the truth behind an unsolved gang boss murder, he finds himself stripped of his badge, cast out like a man already ruined. With nothing left to lose, this disgraced detective begins a desperate path of vengeance.
Who directed Tainted Badge?
Tainted Badge was directed by Shoichi Shibuya.
Who stars in Tainted Badge?
The principal cast of Tainted Badge includes Koji Matoba, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Haruna Yabuki.
When was Tainted Badge released and how long is it?
Tainted Badge was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.