Three-Fingered Detective
1947, Japanese. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large tracts of land. The bride is a former teacher and was rumoured to have had an affair, which explains why the groom's family opposed the union. On the night of the ceremony the bride and groom are killed in a sealed room. There is evidence left, however, as there is a hand print on the wall albeit with only the trace of three fingers.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 9 December 1947
- Original title
- 三本指の男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitake Hisa
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What Three-Fingered Detective is based on
Three-Fingered Detective is based on The Murder in the Honjin (1973) by Seishi Yokomizo.
1973
The Murder in the Honjin
By Seishi Yokomizo
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Three-Fingered Detective: quick answers
What comes after Three-Fingered Detective?
Next in the series: Island of Horrors (1949), Gokumon Jima: Kaimei Hen (1949), and Yatsuhaka-mura (1951).
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How long is Three-Fingered Detective?
Three-Fingered Detective runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Three-Fingered Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Three-Fingered Detective on?
Three-Fingered Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 December 1947. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three-Fingered Detective?
If you liked Three-Fingered Detective, try Retribution, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Invitation.
Who directed Three-Fingered Detective?
Three-Fingered Detective (1947) was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Ken Mitsuda, Tsukie Matsuura.
What is Three-Fingered Detective based on?
Three-Fingered Detective is based on The Murder in the Honjin (1973) by Seishi Yokomizo.