The Labor Cop
日雇い刑事
Synopsis
Due to the effect of the prolonged great depression, finally even the police have to introduce a part-time job system for its employees. Although his main job is a steeplejack, one man is also employed as a day-laborer detective. He spends his days waiting for an incident to occur so he will be called in to investigate. On the other hand, Yasu is not only a graduate of The University of Tokyo with a successful IT business, he is also member of the Nagasaka yakuza clan. Moreover, he is a favorite of the clan leader.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shutaro Oku
- Screenplay & Story
- Shutaro Oku
- Original Score
- Shutaro Oku
- Original Title
- 日雇い刑事
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- M6 Trance Picture Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shutaro Oku
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Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Labor Cop
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What is The Labor Cop about?
Due to the effect of the prolonged great depression, finally even the police have to introduce a part-time job system for its employees. Although his main job is a steeplejack, one man is also employed as a day-laborer detective. He spends his days waiting for an incident to occur so he will be called in to investigate. On the other hand, Yasu is not only a graduate of The University of Tokyo with a successful IT business, he is also member of the Nagasaka yakuza clan. Moreover, he is a favorite of the clan leader.
Who directed The Labor Cop?
The Labor Cop was directed by Shutaro Oku.
Who stars in The Labor Cop?
The principal cast of The Labor Cop includes Takayuki Imanara, Sadao Abe, Kankuro Kudo, Masahiko Kawahara, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa.
When was The Labor Cop released and how long is it?
The Labor Cop was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Labor Cop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Labor Cop was composed by Shutaro Oku.