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The Bogus Policeman
Toramatsu is a very enthusiastic policeman. Believing that the police should help others he is dismissed the force when his pistol is stolen while doing one of his good deeds. He saves a child from drowning, restores it to his mother, then finds that someone has run off with his gun and later uses it to kill. Then he breaks up a group of hoodlums attacking a young girl named Mieko, and the police, his former friends, deciding he has gone too far, decide to sue him. On top of this the girl gets hurt and, consequently, a child from the kindergarten where Mieko teaches is kidnapped on his way home. Impersonating a policeman he tracks down the gangsters and rescues the boy. Due to this he also uncovers a scandal which allows the police to make a long due clean up in the political world. As a reward for all of this he wins the regard of the girl but now faces a stiff prison sentence for impersonating the policeman he had been and which, at heart, he truly remains.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling but good-hearted young man, mistaken for a hardened criminal, finds himself entangled in a police investigation. He must navigate a dangerous world of mobsters and deceit while trying to clear his name and prove his innocence. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a seasoned detective who sees potential beneath his amateur facade.
Critical Reception
The Bogus Policeman was a modest success at the box office, appreciated for its lighthearted approach to crime and its comedic performances. While not a critical darling, it found an audience that enjoyed its blend of slapstick humor and straightforward crime narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comedic timing and the chemistry between its leads.
Seen as an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, crime-comedy.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and family-friendly tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and the likable performances, though some note that the plot can be simplistic. It's generally considered a fun and entertaining watch for fans of classic Italian comedies.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the earlier collaborations between Bud Spencer and Enzo Cerusico, who would later star together in other popular Italian films.
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