The Bogus Policeman
Originally released in 1967. The Bogus Policeman is a action/crime film. directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Michiko Sugata, and Yūnosuke Itō
Synopsis
Toramatsu is a very enthusiastic policeman. Believing that the police should help others he is dismissed the force when his pistol is stolen while doing one of his good deeds. He saves a child from drowning, restores it to his mother, then finds that someone has run off with his gun and later uses it to kill. Then he breaks up a group of hoodlums attacking a young girl named Mieko, and the police, his former friends, deciding he has gone too far, decide to sue him. On top of this the girl gets hurt and, consequently, a child from the kindergarten where Mieko teaches is kidnapped on his way home. Impersonating a policeman he tracks down the gangsters and rescues the boy. Due to this he also uncovers a scandal which allows the police to make a long due clean up in the political world. As a reward for all of this he wins the regard of the girl but now faces a stiff prison sentence for impersonating the policeman he had been and which, at heart, he truly remains.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bogus Policeman about?
Toramatsu is a very enthusiastic policeman. Believing that the police should help others he is dismissed the force when his pistol is stolen while doing one of his good deeds. He saves a child from...
Who directed The Bogus Policeman?
The Bogus Policeman was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
How long is The Bogus Policeman?
The Bogus Policeman has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Bogus Policeman released?
The Bogus Policeman was released on April 29, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bogus Policeman?
The main cast of The Bogus Policeman includes Shintarō Katsu, Michiko Sugata, Yūnosuke Itō, Daisuke Katō, Jitsuko Yoshimura.