Set in post war Japan, a rookie detective (Toshiro Mifune) has his gun stolen from his pocket. His frantic attempts to track down the thief lead him to an illegal weapons market in the Tokyo underworld. When the gun is identified as the firearm used in a shooting, he is overwhelmed with guilt and remorse and more determined than ever to find the killer. Directed by Akira Kurosawa (SEVEN SAMURAI). A crime thriller that would more aptly be described as a police procedural today. Kurosawa isn't known for "thrillers" but he brings an intensity and a modicum of excitement in this cinematic pursuit that explores the frame of mind of post WWII Japan. The performances by Toshiro Mifune (looking impossibly handsome) and Takashi Shimura as his mentor are excellent and their relationship is as important to the film's success as its thriller aspects. With Keiko Awaji, Isao Kimura and Eiko Miyoshi.
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