TV Movie: Kogoro Akechi vs. The Fiend with Twenty Faces
Romaji: Akechi Kogoro Tai Kaijin Niju Menso
Japanese: 明智小五郎 対 怪人二十面相 / 明智小五郎対怪人20面相
Director: Katsuo Fukusawa
Writer: Kiyokazu Yamamoto, Rampo Edogawa (original)
Network: TBS
Release Date: August 27, 2002
Runtime: 115 minutes
Plot
In the post-war era of Japan, a successful art and jewel thief “Kaijin Nijumenso” becomes the talk of the town. Although the national museum receives a warning from the thief himself and the treasures were well-guarded, Niju Menso successfully steals them from under their noses. But equally renowned Detective Akechi, quickly sees through his trickery and is sure he will be ready next time. A few months later, another warning is received and this time the target is the famous “Romanov” Diamond. Will Niju Menso be able to pull off another theft with Akechi waiting?
Cast
Tamura Masakazu - Akechi Kogoro
Biito Takeshi - Kaijin Nijumenso
Nakao Akiyoshi - Kobayashi Boy
Ito Shiro - Inspector Nakamura