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6.0 / 10(387 votes)IMDbNR20081h 50mJapan, United States of America

Tokyo Gore Police

東京残酷警察

“Tokyo Is Burning.”

Synopsis

In a futuristic Tokyo where police have been privatized and bitter self-mutilation is so casual that advertising is often specially geared to the 'cutter' demographic, Ruka is on a mission to avenge her father's assassination. Ruka is a cop from a squad whose goal is to destroy homicidal mutant humans known as 'engineers', that possess the ability to transform any injury to a weapon in and of itself.

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Tokyo Gore Police 2008 Trailer HDOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fantasia International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 13, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yoshihiro Nishimura
Screenplay & Story
Yoshihiro Nishimura, Maki Mizui, Kengo Kaji
Original Score
Kō Nakagawa
Original Title
東京残酷警察
Country of Origin
Japan, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
Nikkatsu Corporation, Fever Dreams

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Screenplay & Story

Yoshihiro Nishimura, Maki Mizui, Kengo Kaji

Original Score & Music

Kō Nakagawa

Director of Photography

Shu G. Momose

Film Editing

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Producers

Yoshinori Chiba, Yoko Hayama, Satoshi Nakamura, John Sirabella

Department Leadership Roster

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Director

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Screenplay

Maki Mizui

Maki Mizui

Screenplay

Kengo Kaji

Screenplay

Kō Nakagawa

Original Music Composer

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Editor

Nori Fukuda

Production Design

Yoshinori Chiba

Producer

Yoko Hayama

Producer

Satoshi Nakamura

Producer

Shu G. Momose

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R18+

Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

Canada18A
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Gore Police

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tokyo Gore Police about?

In a futuristic Tokyo where police have been privatized and bitter self-mutilation is so casual that advertising is often specially geared to the 'cutter' demographic, Ruka is on a mission to avenge her father's assassination. Ruka is a cop from a squad whose goal is to destroy homicidal mutant humans known as 'engineers', that possess the ability to transform any injury to a weapon in and of itself.

Who directed Tokyo Gore Police?

Tokyo Gore Police was directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura.

Who stars in Tokyo Gore Police?

The principal cast of Tokyo Gore Police includes Eihi Shiina, Itsuji Itao, Yukihide Benny, Jiji Bû, Ikuko Sawada.

When was Tokyo Gore Police released and how long is it?

Tokyo Gore Police was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Tokyo Gore Police?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo Gore Police was composed by Kō Nakagawa.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo Gore Police?

Tokyo Gore Police holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).