The Detective Who Can Say No (2003)
Shinji Aoyama’s short film follows an unlikely pair of detectives—played by Susumu Terajima and filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa—as they navigate a quirky case with deadpan seriousness. Mixing parody with genre tropes, the film riffs on the idea of “The Detective Who Can Say No,” echoing the satirical spirit of its title while playfully undermining the conventions of Japanese cop dramas. Made for the omnibus film "Deka Matsuri"
Director: Shinji Aoyama
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 11, 2003
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Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Detective Who Can Say No about?
- Shinji Aoyama’s short film follows an unlikely pair of detectives—played by Susumu Terajima and filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa—as they navigate a quirky case with deadpan seriousness. Mixing parody with genre tropes, the film riffs on the idea of “The Detective Who Can Say No,” echoing the satirical spirit of its title while playfully undermining the conventions of Japanese cop dramas. Made for the omnibus film "Deka Matsuri"
- Who directed The Detective Who Can Say No?
- The Detective Who Can Say No was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
- Who stars in The Detective Who Can Say No?
- The Detective Who Can Say No stars Susumu Terajima, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Shinji Aoyama, Yoichiro Saito, 太田和志.
- How long is The Detective Who Can Say No?
- The Detective Who Can Say No has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Detective Who Can Say No?
- The Detective Who Can Say No is a Comedy, Crime film.