Cheerful Detective
1954, Japanese. Directed by Motoo Nishimura.
After graduating from detective school, Achao and Entaro received their certificates and launched a private detective agency. One night, while investigating Otoyo, the wife of a soba shop owner, the two went to the basement of a theater and unexpectedly stumbled upon the murder of model Ranko Nemoto. Using the earring she was wearing as a clue, they began their investigation.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 July 1954
- Original title
- 陽気な探偵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tokuhei Wakao
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How long is Cheerful Detective?
Cheerful Detective runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Cheerful Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 July 1954. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cheerful Detective?
If you liked Cheerful Detective, try The Thin Man Goes Home, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Cheerful Detective?
Cheerful Detective (1954) was directed by Motoo Nishimura and stars Achako Hanabishi, Entatsu Yokoyama, Norihei Miki.