Proof of the Man 4K 1977 Ultra HD 2160p

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"Proof of the Man" is a gripping crime drama released in 1977, directed by Junya Satô. Set in Tokyo, the film follows the investigation of a series of brutal murders that rock the city. When a young woman is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Detective Morimura, played by Koji Yakusho, is assigned to the case.

As Morimura delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue and corruption that leads him to confront powerful forces within the city. With the help of his dedicated team, Morimura navigates the dangerous underworld of Tokyo, facing danger at every turn.

As the body count rises and the stakes grow higher, Morimura races against time to catch the elusive killer before they strike again. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and wrestle with the moral ambiguity of his profession.

Filled with suspense, tension, and unexpected twists, "Proof of the Man" is a riveting thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its gritty portrayal of urban life and its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the nature of evil, the film remains a standout in Japanese cinema.

Review 4K Movie

The film had a brief run in the Japanese art houses back then, and never got a good U.S. booking for a big film from Japan in 1977. There is two version of the film, one is a Japanese print which runs more than 130 minutes, and a U.S. version, which was re-dubbed and addition scenes was added, and some Japanese scenes were cut out (Making Toshiro Mifune only appear once). The US version never got any theatrical booking as it came out on video in a small label in 1985. I saw both version and the impact of the film wasn't destroyed on the U.S. cut version. The film is about a Black man (played by singer Joe Yamamura) murdered in Japan, and a cop (the late Yusaku Matsuda, star of Paramount film BLACK RAIN) is on the case to solve the mystery. He later goes to America to team up with George Kennedy, who later Yusaku realized is the man that killed his father in WW2 days. Many American actors like Broadrick Crawford, Theresa Merritt, Rick Jason and William Sanderson are featured in supporting parts. There is lots of well acted scenes, car chase in New York, and the film is like a big puzzle slowly being put together. Yamamura sings a catch title song in English, but he is badly dubbed in the U.S. version. The film is highly recommended!