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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Action
Votes11
DirectorHajime Hashimoto
WritersYasushi Sutô, Ryota Kosawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDetective in the Bar
About Detective in the Bar
A friend of the detective has been is murdered. During the investigation, he comes across a source which tells him that his friend was murdered for involvement with the dark side of the political world. On top of that, a woman approaches the detective with a request.
Directed by Hajime Hashimoto, Detective in the Bar leans on a strong ensemble — Yo Oizumi, Ryuhei Matsuda, Machiko Ono — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2013.
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