Top Knot Detective
The greatest 90's Japanese samurai series you've never heard of
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Top Knot Detective
- Genres: Comedy, Action
- Release Date: 2017-04-01
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (17 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Screen Australia, ScreenWest, SBS
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5797
- Languages: English, Japanese
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Top Knot Detective?▼
Top Knot Detective is a Comedy, Action movie directed by . It was released on 2017-04-01.
Who are the main actors in Top Knot Detective?▼
The main cast includes Toshi Okuzaki, Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Kuni Hashimoto, Izumi Woods, .
Where can I watch Top Knot Detective online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Top Knot Detective is available.
Is Top Knot Detective based on a true story?▼
The greatest 90's Japanese samurai series you've never heard of
What is the IMDb rating of Top Knot Detective?▼
Top Knot Detective has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 17 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Top Knot Detective?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Top Knot Detective?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Screen Australia, ScreenWest, SBS. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Top Knot Detective filmed?▼
Top Knot Detective was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Top Knot Detective?▼
The total runtime of Top Knot Detective is 90 minutes.
Is Top Knot Detective suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Top Knot Detective?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Top Knot Detective.
Does Top Knot Detective have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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