Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning I
Kenji Matsushita is a reportage writer. While he was interviewing the tattoo contest, he met a woman with a tattoo of a large snake, Kinue. Kineda is the mama of the bar and the wife of the president of the earth-moving company, Mogami. She was a sympathetic woman, and Kenji was drawn to her body and spent the night together. The silk branch was found in a dismembered corpse in the bathroom of her apartment, and the carved torso of the snake disappeared. Since the bathroom was completely closed, the investigation was stopped. So Kenji consults with his lover, Nobuko's older brother, Kyosuke. Kyosuke is a genius, and he solved the mystery of the closed room without difficulty. However, the criminal cannot be identified yet.
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Plot Summary
In this made-for-television mystery, the brilliant but eccentric Detective Kyosuke Kozu is called in to investigate a baffling murder. A wealthy businessman is found dead in his locked study, with no apparent signs of forced entry or a weapon. Kozu must unravel the complex web of family secrets, business rivalries, and hidden motives to expose the killer. The investigation tests his deductive skills and his understanding of human nature.
Critical Reception
As a TV movie from 1983, specific widespread critical reception is difficult to pinpoint. However, mystery films and TV dramas of this era often focused on intricate plotting and character-driven narratives, which were generally well-received by audiences who enjoyed such genre conventions. Its airing on a major network suggests it was produced with a broad appeal in mind.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its classic whodunit structure.
- Praised for the performance of the lead detective.
- Often cited for its intricate plot and red herrings.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific TV movie from 1983 is not readily available. However, similar mystery productions from the period were generally favored by viewers who enjoyed traditional detective stories and puzzle-solving elements.
Fun Fact
Ryo Ikebe, who plays Detective Kyosuke Kozu, was a highly respected actor in Japanese cinema, known for his roles in classic samurai and gangster films, making his appearance in a modern detective TV movie a notable, albeit less common, role for him.
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