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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19691h 35mJapan

The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club

大日本スリ集団

Synopsis

A crime story (with strong elements of comedy) that pits a determined detective against a gang of pickpockets in Osaka. The detective (played by Keiju Kobayashi) and the leader of the gang (played by Norihei Miki) have an interesting wartime backstory together that fuels much of the story.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jun Fukuda
Screenplay & Story
Giichi Fujimoto
Original Score
Masaru Satō
Original Title
大日本スリ集団
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jun Fukuda

Screenplay & Story

Giichi Fujimoto

Original Score & Music

Masaru Satō

Director of Photography

Yuzuru Aizawa

Film Editing

Fumiko Ohashi

Department Leadership Roster

Jun Fukuda

Jun Fukuda

Director

Giichi Fujimoto

Giichi Fujimoto

Screenplay

Fumiko Ohashi

Editor

Yuzuru Aizawa

Director of Photography

Masaru Satō

Masaru Satō

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club

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

What is The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club about?

A crime story (with strong elements of comedy) that pits a determined detective against a gang of pickpockets in Osaka. The detective (played by Keiju Kobayashi) and the leader of the gang (played by Norihei Miki) have an interesting wartime backstory together that fuels much of the story.

Who directed The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club?

The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club was directed by Jun Fukuda.

Who stars in The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club?

The principal cast of The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club includes Keiju Kobayashi, Norihei Miki, Noriko Takahashi, Kunie Tanaka, Akihiko Hirata.

When was The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club released and how long is it?

The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club was composed by Masaru Satō.