Top Knot Detective
"The greatest 90's Japanese samurai series you've never heard of"
Originally released in 2017. Top Knot Detective is a comedy/action film. directed by Aaron McCann.
Starring Toshi Okuzaki, Masa Yamaguchi, and Mayu Iwasaki
Synopsis
In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon known in the West as Top Knot Detective. The original series was legendary in Japan, a cultural train wreck led by Takashi Tawagoto, a crazy writer, producer, director and lead actor; one who could not act, fight or write at all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Toshi Okuzaki
as Sheimasu Tantei / Takashi Tawagoto
Masa Yamaguchi
as Kurosaki Itto / Haruto Kioke
Mayu Iwasaki
as Mia Matsumoto / Saku #2
Kuni Hashimoto
as Leiji Nishizaki
Izumi Woods
as Saku / Izumi Himura
Des Mangan
as Des Mangan / Narrator
Travis Johnson
as Travis Johnson
Nobuaki Shimamoto
as Detective Oshiro
Yoji Tatsuta
as Host / Old Man
Oscar Harris
as Timestryker / Ninja / Self
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Screen Australia
- ScreenWest
- SBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Top Knot Detective about?
In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon...
Who directed Top Knot Detective?
Top Knot Detective was directed by Aaron McCann.
How long is Top Knot Detective?
Top Knot Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Top Knot Detective released?
Top Knot Detective was released on April 1, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Top Knot Detective?
The main cast of Top Knot Detective includes Toshi Okuzaki, Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Kuni Hashimoto, Izumi Woods.