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Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley

1961·Movie
1h 2min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The great Sonny Chiba stars as Goro Saionji, a drifting thrill-seeker. Out to investigate a suspisious plane crash in the Red Valley, he uncovers a plot involving yakuza and a shady land developer to evict an old farmer off of his land to build a sky resort. Goro must now help the old farmer and his daughter and take those criminals on.
Japanese ActionYakuza CrimeGritty ThrillerClassic CinemaSonny ChibaEarly 1960sLand ConspiracyRural SettingMartial Arts

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Is Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley?

1 h 2 min

Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley runs 1 h 2 min.

What language is Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.