Tarao Bannai
1978, Japanese. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki.
The Legendary Detective Returns
Baseball player Takatsuka is murdered mid-game in front of a large crowd. The autopsy reveals that he has been killed by a needle coated with a poison used by the Ainu tribe for hunting. The next morning, sports photographer Kawase is killed in the same manner. Kawase’s sister, Yuko, hires Taro Banai, the detective with seven faces, to uncover the truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 8 April 1978
- Original title
- 多羅尾伴内
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōji Takada
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Tarao Bannai: quick answers
What comes after Tarao Bannai?
Next in the series: The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village (1978).
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How long is Tarao Bannai?
Tarao Bannai runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is Tarao Bannai on?
Tarao Bannai isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 April 1978. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tarao Bannai?
If you liked Tarao Bannai, try Assassin Club, Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure, The Inugami Family.
Who directed Tarao Bannai?
Tarao Bannai (1978) was directed by Norifumi Suzuki and stars Akira Kobayashi, Aki Yashiro, Yoko Natsuki.