Police Precinct: Mysterious Red Phone
Police Precinct: Mysterious Red Phone

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Police Precinct: Mysterious Red Phone

1962
Movie
65 min
Japanese

A young girl named Michiko is kidnapped and later found dead in a bag. But the kidnapper strikes again. The 18th work from the series "Keishicho Monogatari".

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Mystery, Crime, Short Film

Plot Summary

A brief, almost newsreel-style depiction of a police precinct investigating a crime linked to a mysterious red phone. The film likely showcases the procedural aspects of police work in the era, culminating in the resolution of the case presented.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1962 with limited public information, "Police Precinct: Mysterious Red Phone" did not receive widespread critical review. Its value lies primarily in its historical depiction of police procedure and filmmaking of the period.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brief glimpse into 1960s policing methods.

  • Likely served an educational or informational purpose rather than purely entertainment.

  • Minimal artistic or narrative complexity, characteristic of industrial or training films.

Google audience: Information on audience reception is unavailable due to the film's obscurity and short format.

Fun Fact

This film is often categorized as an 'industrial film' or 'short subject,' possibly produced for training or public information purposes rather than theatrical release.

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