Top Knot Detective
“The greatest 90's Japanese samurai series you've never heard of”
Synopsis
In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon known in the West as Top Knot Detective. The original series was legendary in Japan, a cultural train wreck led by Takashi Tawagoto, a crazy writer, producer, director and lead actor; one who could not act, fight or write at all.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Toshi Okuzaki
Sheimasu Tantei / Takashi Tawagoto
Masa Yamaguchi
Kurosaki Itto / Haruto Kioke
Mayu Iwasaki
Mia Matsumoto / Saku #2
Kuni Hashimoto
Leiji Nishizaki
Izumi Woods
Saku / Izumi Himura
Des Mangan
Des Mangan / Narrator
Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson
Nobuaki Shimamoto
Detective Oshiro
Yoji Tatsuta
Host / Old Man
Oscar Harris
Timestryker / Ninja / Self
Lee Lin Chin
Lee Lin Chin
Seiji
Guitar Wolf
Dario Russo
Dario Russo
Yasushi Asaya
Young Leiji
Hoa Xuande
Kenji
Arnold Wong
The Master
James Helm
Wolf the Ripper (voice)
Matt Lovkis
Timestryker (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belfast Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron McCann, Dominic Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Pearce, Aaron McCann
- Original Score
- Malcolm Clarke, Lance Robinson, Mason Vellios
- Original Title
- Top Knot Detective
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, ScreenWest, SBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron McCann, Dominic Pearce
Dominic Pearce, Aaron McCann
Malcolm Clarke, Lance Robinson, Mason Vellios
A. J. Coultier
Steven Aaron Hughes, Dominic Pearce
Lauren Brunswick
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Pearce
Screenplay
Aaron McCann
Screenplay
Aaron McCann
Director
Dominic Pearce
Director
Lauren Brunswick
Producer
A. J. Coultier
Director of Photography
Steven Aaron Hughes
Editor
Dominic Pearce
Editor
Matt Willemsen
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Top Knot Detective.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Knot Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Top Knot Detective about?
In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon known in the West as Top Knot Detective. The original series was legendary in Japan, a cultural train wreck led by Takashi Tawagoto, a crazy writer, producer, director and lead actor; one who could not act, fight or write at all.
Who directed Top Knot Detective?
Top Knot Detective was directed by Aaron McCann, Dominic Pearce.
Who stars in Top Knot Detective?
The principal cast of Top Knot Detective includes Toshi Okuzaki, Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Kuni Hashimoto, Izumi Woods.
When was Top Knot Detective released and how long is it?
Top Knot Detective was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Top Knot Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top Knot Detective was composed by Malcolm Clarke, Lance Robinson, Mason Vellios.