Private Detective DOBU 1
1981, Japanese. Directed by Yūsuke Watanabe.
Dobu (Kunie Tanaka) used to be a soldier but now is a private detective. Three vagrants were killed in a shrine, and Dobu found out that those three had a grudge on a timber whole seller, Hinokiya. He reunited with Zirokichi (Takeo Chii), one of his friends and Nezumi Kozo (a thief) , and he infiltrates Hinokiya together.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Original title
- 岡っ引どぶ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yūsuke Watanabe
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Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case
1982
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Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case
1982
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Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case
1983
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Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case
1983 · 7.0/10
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Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case
1983
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Private Detective DOBU 1: quick answers
What comes after Private Detective DOBU 1?
Next in the series: Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case (1982), Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case (1982), and Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case (1983).
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How long is Private Detective DOBU 1?
Private Detective DOBU 1 runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Private Detective DOBU 1 have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Private Detective DOBU 1 on?
Private Detective DOBU 1 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Private Detective DOBU 1?
If you liked Private Detective DOBU 1, try Mexicali, 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out, Beast.
Who directed Private Detective DOBU 1?
Private Detective DOBU 1 (1981) was directed by Yūsuke Watanabe and stars Kunie Tanaka, Kirin Kiki, Fujita Okamoto.