Takeshi Kitano, Maiko Kawakami, Sei Hiraizumi
Television comedian, author of a number of books, and star in such films as Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawerence, Takeshi Kitano stepped behind the megaphone for this two-fisted crime thriller after yakuza ... read more 
A tough cop uncovers a drug ring with ties to a corrupt friend in the department leading to a bloody showdown with the gang's hired killer. "Beat" Tikeshi Kitano's directorial debut is an uncompromising crime thriller featuring a protagonist that makes Dirty Harry look like Dudle... read more
Takeshi Kitano saved this film at the last minute after the original director did a runner. Not one of his best films by any stretch, the beginning of a brilliant film career!
Violent Cop. So, this was originally supposed to be filmed by Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale, Graveyard of Honor, Yakuza Papers) who dropped out, thankfully. Takeshi Kitano, who was only starring in the film, took over and japanese films haven't been the same for me since.
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Kitano beats the crap out of a kid almost right from the start of the film. That's all you need to know. Hard to believe this was Kitano's directorial debut. He already shows a great level of control of the medium.
a crime-action movie that has similar themes as Raging Bull; Kitano's brutal jerk of a cop is all animal--he even looks like a dead-eyed bull--his spirit having died out long ago.
Kitano's first film as director and he doesn't dissapoint. Cool music scores and random spurts of violence seem to be a staple in Kitano's movies. A great first time effort and ahead of it's time.
Gritty, debut from Kitano. I remember when I rented this it was described as Japan's Bad Lieutenant, which I tend to agree with, substituting Catholism with honour. It's more entertaining than Bad Lieutenant (not a difficult feat, operation footage is more entertaining as well)... read more
The mocie was a bit stupid, nonsensical and annoying. Dialogue was extremely poor, and barely any emotion on anyone's face. But!!! ... there's a coolness about it that I liked.
And, what's with all the staring?!!
Though Kitano didn't write this one it was a film that was definitely appropriate for him to direct. Kitano is the star in the bad cop role which would later be revisited in Hana-Bi. The movie has perfect pacing and leads up to an ending which was surprising yet very appropriat... read more
Rough around the edges, but its violence, some very interesting character development, realistic locations, Kitano's spectacular performance, and an ending that definitely delivers all add up to an enjoyable piece of gritty Japanese crime cinema. Lovely. :)
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