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Violent Cop [1989] [DVD] [1993]

DVD ~ Takeshi Kitano
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Takeshi Kitano, Maiko Kawakami, Makoto Ashikawa, Shirô Sano, Sei Hiraizumi
  • Directors: Takeshi Kitano
  • Writers: Takeshi Kitano, Hisashi Nozawa
  • Producers: Akinori Kuroda, Hisao Nabeshima, Kazuyoshi Okuyama, Shozo Ichiyama, Takio Yoshida
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Mia Video Entertainment Ltd
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005RZT1
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,487 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Violent Cop ("Sono otoko kyobo ni tsuki") is the first film directed by Takeshi "Beat" Kitano, the Japanese star who began as a stand-up comedian on television. It's a Dirty Harry-type tale of a cop whose overly muscular methods are disapproved of by his superiors. When his partner is killed by the local Mr Big, Azuma (Kitano) goes into action, along with a new sidekick he initiates into the ways of the world. Dismissed from the force, Azuma carries on his one-man campaign, despite his sister's being forcibly drugged and raped by the gang. The violence is graphic, but what's most engaging about the film is Kitano's acting. He's an unlikely hero with his bow-legged walk and the face of a punch-drunk boxer, but his low-key style, a counterpart to the explosive violence, is always cool and it's easy to see why he's such a cult figure.--Ed Buscombe

Special Features
Wide Screen
Japanese
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Theatrical Trailers
Biographies
Filmographies
Scene Selection
Interactive Menus
Production Stills Gallery
English


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars worst subtitles ever! marring decent film!! grrr!, 3 Jun 2005
i LOVE takeshi kitano films....but this has to have the worst subtitles i have ever seen. and i have seen plenty of foreign language movies! there is a lot of stuff missing and i'm sure that it would enrich the story. my japanese is pretty lame but i could still pick up some glaring omissions!!

i'd say the movie starts off fairly light hearted, with a typical over the top, dirty harry-esque cop (beat takeshi) beating up criminals and looking after his younger sister..... and then gets more and more violent and dark. its almost like a disease, with the corruption spreading and new crime bosses springing from the ashes of the fallen. plus theres all the drugs and a pyscho gangster hitman, a necessity in this kind of film.

the bonus features on the dvd are okaaay...serves as a good basic introduction to beat takeshi's work. if this is your first beat takeshi film don't be put off by the awful subs! get his other movies too - look at the useful filmography!

the movie is worth 4/5 stars but this dvd is...pants with these subs. so i'll give it 3/5. love beat takeshi too much to be any harsher!!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good film but worst subtitles ever, 17 Jul 2007
This film seems to be pretty good but the overall effect is spoiled but its having the worst subtitles ever. It would seem that, at best, only around one in every three sentences is titled, which means that you might get the answer to a question but not the question itself (or vice versa). In parts, whole conversation sequences go by with no indication of what's being said. So I guess, unless you speak Japanese, I would recommend not buying this version. Pity really.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Subtitles Missing, 18 Jun 2007
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There are many subtitles missing from this edition which spoils the film because some of the character's quirks are not realised because of these omissions.

While its great to have it on DVD, the lack of subtitles spoils the film.

There really aren't enough subtitles here!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Who subbed this?
Whoever subbed this movie should never be allowed to sub another movie. Perfect way to ruin a very good movie by not subbing nearly half of the spoken sentences. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Fallschirmjaeger

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film, rubbish DVD - Look else where for this film!!!
This is truly a shame and before I rant on heed these words:
"Search for another DVD release, perhaps from a Japanese reseller. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Kidd

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must See Cinema Classic
I saw this wilm on the big screen when it was first shown in the UK and it just blew me away. Its incredible to think this is his first film as Takeshi shows with this that he is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Mearns

4.0 out of 5 stars don't be put off by the title
I was persuaded to watch this film by my boyfriend, who likes Japanese and Korean films. I looked at the title and thought, "Oh dear". Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2006 by R. Holloway

5.0 out of 5 stars a great film for anyone to appreciate
The film is based on a cop who makes his own rules and respects know oneelse except his own way of thinking. Read more
Published on 25 April 2004 by Sam

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not Epic.
One can see why this film made such waves when it was first released. As the other reviewers of this film have pointed out, Kitano's style was new, innovative and exciting... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2003 by Mark Angus

4.0 out of 5 stars RISING GUN
VIOLENT COP is the first movie directed by japanese actor/director Takeshi Kitano in 1989 and the film is a very good surprise for the Film Noir amateur. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2003 by wdanthemanw

5.0 out of 5 stars An equal of Taxi Driver & goodfellas
..equal that is in stature - the style is something completely different. Takeshi's style is to mix moments of contemplative calm and cinematograpy, (allowing the camera to tell... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure cinama
People who are already a fan of the very talented Takeshi Kitano will of already seen this film, and would and should have orderd it on dvd. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2001 by edjk

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Asia flick
As the first subtitled film i have ever seen violent cop proved most rewarding, it use of violence to show. restraint and respect an amazing classic
Published on 19 Feb 2001 by jordan.childs@the-body-shop.com

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