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Yokohama BJ Blues

1981Movie1 h 52 min

CrimeMystery
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

An intriguing, thrilling crime movie about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

BJ is a relatively unknown blues singer who scraps some bars in Yokohama. He does not earn much with it and to make ends meet he also acts as a private detective.

Feels like

  • Japanese Crime Film
  • Private Eye Noir
  • Yakuza Underworld
  • City Corruption
  • Blues Music
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Down-at-Heel Protagonist
  • 1980s Aesthetic
  • Stylish Visuals

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Eiichi Kudō
Written by
Shōichi Maruyama
Produced by
Yutaka Okada
Music by
Creation

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Facts

April 25, 1981 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
April 25, 1981
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$200,000
Available in
4 countries

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Is Yokohama BJ Blues worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Yokohama BJ Blues in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.