The Most Dangerous Detective
1989, Japanese. Directed by Tōru Murakawa.
Taka and Yuji find evidence in a 15-year-old case, but the statute of limitations expires in four days and they're hunting illicit gun manufacturers.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 22 April 1989
- Original title
- もっともあぶない刑事
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Kashiwabara
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The Most Dangerous Detective: quick answers
What should I watch before The Most Dangerous Detective?
Watch Dangerous Cops (1987) and Another Dangerous Detective (1988) first.
What comes after The Most Dangerous Detective?
Next in the series: Dangerous Detectives Returns (1996), Dangerous Detectives Forever: TV Special '98 (1998), and Dangerous Detectives Forever: The Movie (1998).
Is The Most Dangerous Detective worth watching?
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How long is The Most Dangerous Detective?
The Most Dangerous Detective runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Most Dangerous Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Most Dangerous Detective on?
The Most Dangerous Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1989. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Most Dangerous Detective?
If you liked The Most Dangerous Detective, try How to Rob a Bank, Sheroes, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday.
Who directed The Most Dangerous Detective?
The Most Dangerous Detective (1989) was directed by Tōru Murakawa and stars Kyôhei Shibata, Hiroshi Tachi, Atsuko Asano.