Tainted Badge movie poster

Tainted Badge

January 25, 2013 1h 21m

Originally released in 2013. Tainted Badge is a feature film. directed by Shoichi Shibuya. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Koji Matoba, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, and Yasukaze Motomiya

Synopsis

Kazan (Koji Matoba) is a detective in the organized crime division, but he lives by no rules—raiding gambling dens, starting fights during interrogations, and refusing to be bound by the system. Haunted by a past he doesn’t want to face, Kazan continues his reckless pursuit of evil. One day, his only true partner, veteran detective Utagawa (Hitoshi Ozawa), dies in an accident. Left alone, the man who shared no bonds with anyone finds unexpected understanding with an old-school yakuza boss. As Kazan digs deeper into Utagawa’s death and the truth behind an unsolved gang boss murder, he finds himself stripped of his badge, cast out like a man already ruined. With nothing left to lose, this disgraced detective begins a desperate path of vengeance.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 25, 2013 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Rights Cube

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tainted Badge about?

Kazan (Koji Matoba) is a detective in the organized crime division, but he lives by no rules—raiding gambling dens, starting fights during interrogations, and refusing to be bound by the system. ...

Who directed Tainted Badge?

Tainted Badge was directed by Shoichi Shibuya.

How long is Tainted Badge?

Tainted Badge has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Tainted Badge released?

Tainted Badge was released on January 25, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tainted Badge?

The main cast of Tainted Badge includes Koji Matoba, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Haruna Yabuki.