The Dirty One
汚い奴
Synopsis
Based on the manga by Satosumi Takaguchi, adapted by Midori Kogane and Hidehiro Ito, and directed by Rokuro Mochizuki, this anti-hero story follows a fallen boxer turned extortionist. Takasu Goro, once forced out of boxing by a fixed match, now runs a front as a private detective while blackmailing targets ranging from students to yakuza bosses. Feared for his ruthless methods, he’s known as “the dirty one”. His intellectually disabled sister Keiko befriends a man named Osho at her favorite riverside spot. When a yakuza executive is killed, Goro tries to extort the boss for 100 million yen—triggering Keiko’s kidnapping.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rokurō Mochizuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kota Yamada
- Original Title
- 汚い奴
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rokurō Mochizuki
Kota Yamada, Hidehiro Ito, Satosumi Takaguchi
Hirokazu Ishii
Toshirô Matsutake
Department Leadership Roster
Rokurō Mochizuki
Director
Hidehiro Ito
Writer
Hirokazu Ishii
Director of Photography
Toshirô Matsutake
Editor
Kota Yamada
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dirty One
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What is The Dirty One about?
Based on the manga by Satosumi Takaguchi, adapted by Midori Kogane and Hidehiro Ito, and directed by Rokuro Mochizuki, this anti-hero story follows a fallen boxer turned extortionist. Takasu Goro, once forced out of boxing by a fixed match, now runs a front as a private detective while blackmailing targets ranging from students to yakuza bosses. Feared for his ruthless methods, he’s known as “the dirty one”. His intellectually disabled sister Keiko befriends a man named Osho at her favorite riverside spot. When a yakuza executive is killed, Goro tries to extort the boss for 100 million yen—triggering Keiko’s kidnapping.
Who directed The Dirty One?
The Dirty One was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
Who stars in The Dirty One?
The principal cast of The Dirty One includes Ryuji Harada, Tatsuo Yamada, Kyoko Muramatsu, Eiji Okuda, Kaoru Higuchi.
When was The Dirty One released and how long is it?
The Dirty One was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is The Dirty One based on a book or true story?
The Dirty One is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Satosumi Takaguchi".