The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club (1969)

A crime story (with strong elements of comedy) that pits a determined detective against a gang of pickpockets in Osaka. The detective (played by Keiju Kobayashi) and the leader of the gang (played by Norihei Miki) have an interesting wartime backstory together that fuels much of the story.

Released Nov. 22, 1969 95 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Crime

Keywords: aspectratio.2-35-1

Production Companies: Toho Company, Ltd.

Country: Japan
Production Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese