

A Tale of Two Truncheons (1984)
弐十手物語
Overview
Based on Kazuo Koike's extensive manga (over 110 volumes), this Edo-period drama follows an unlikely pair of law enforcement officers. One is a serious, skilled investigator, while the other is a witty, unconventional problem-solver, creating a dynamic partnership. The series also features the charmingly unorthodox detective Suruyoshi in a notable period drama debut. A memorable and catchy soundtrack complements the engaging stories brought to life by a large and talented cast.
Where to watch A Tale of Two Truncheons
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Toei On Demand | — | — |
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What is A Tale of Two Truncheons about?
Based on Kazuo Koike's extensive manga (over 110 volumes), this Edo-period drama follows an unlikely pair of law enforcement officers. One is a serious, skilled investigator, while the other is a witty, unconventional problem-solver, creating a dynamic partnership. The series also features the charmingly unorthodox detective Suruyoshi in a notable period drama debut. A memorable and catchy soundtrack complements the engaging stories brought to life by a large and talented cast. A Tale of Two Truncheons is a Drama series, first aired on 1984-04-12, 1 season and 13 episodes.
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In Japan, A Tale of Two Truncheons streams on Toei On Demand. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Kazuo Koike
Cast
- Tatsuo Nadaka
- Goro Noguchi
- Kazuko Kato
- Ken Watanabe
- Shigeru Izumiya
- Kai Ato
- Junkichi Orimoto
- Kinnosuke Nakamura
- Eri Saitou
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Sources
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