License to Kill

A sniper kills two prisoners in a police van, and the driver sets out to find the killer.

A yakuza man who dreads being released from prison, yet the day of his release arrives. Awaiting him are a woman’s burning gaze and the muzzle of a gangster’s gun…

This movie depicts the confrontation between a man entangled in a despicable trap and the shadow of murderous intent, and the efforts of a journalist chasing after the truth. Due to the passage of time since the film's release, some scenes may be marred by visual and audio distortions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

The story centers on the fierce competition among newspaper reporters stationed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department as they race to break major scoops. Alongside this, the film humorously depicts a rookie reporter who grows while repeatedly making mistakes. The first film in a series adapted from an NHK TV drama. Focused on those who work at the 'Sakurada Press Club', the home base of crime reporters who pursue exclusive stories in a corner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Young lawyer Jiro receives a late night phone call from a distraught woman sending him on a journey to uncover corruption and exploitation stemming from those at the very top of society.

1961 Japanese movie

1957 Japanese movie

1962 Japanese movie

The second installment in the crime reporter series, this is a full-fledged crime reporter film depicting a scoop battle among crime reporters surrounding a mysterious murder and an unlicensed blood sampling service operating in the shadows of Greater Tokyo.

1960 Japanese movie

1961 Japanese movie