Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! 1987
In *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! (1987)*, two spirited university students trade textbooks for trench coats and launch a detective agency fueled by curiosity and a knack for charm. Their first case seems straightforward: track down a missing girl for a desperate client.
Director: Naosuke Kurosawa
Cast
Michiko Nishiwaki
Misao Matsuda
Takashi Naito
Tayama
Yûko Mizushima
Harumi Shioda
Tomomi Segawa
Maki Ôkawa
Sakae Umezu
Michio Ôkawa / Iioka
Kurumi Jōgenji
Erika
Sadahiro Aoshima
Young Man
Mie Kai
Young Lady
Takashi Kanematsu
Shôji Mitsui
Ryuji Katagiri
Bartender
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! (1987)* about?
This 1987 crime drama follows two female university students who open a detective agency and take on their first case: finding a missing girl. Their investigation leads them into the seedy underworld of massage parlors and criminal gangs, where charm alone isn't enough to keep them safe.
Who directed *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat!?*
The film was directed by Naosuke Kurosawa, known for blending crime narratives with social commentary in his works.
Who stars in *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat!?*
The film features a standout cast led by Michiko Nishiwaki, Yûko Mizushima, Takashi Naito, Tomomi Segawa, and Sakae Umezu.
Is *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! (1987)* worth watching?
While unrated on IMDb, the film's blend of crime drama and noir-style suspense offers a compelling, fast-paced story. Its focus on female protagonists in a male-dominated genre makes it a unique pick for fans of 80s Japanese crime films.
How long is *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat!?*
The movie runs for 75 minutes.
About Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! (1987) — A gritty Tokyo crime drama with femme fatale flair
In *Young Lady Detectives: Heart Beat! (1987)*, two spirited university students trade textbooks for trench coats and launch a detective agency fueled by curiosity and a knack for charm. Their first case seems straightforward: track down a missing girl for a desperate client. But as they follow the trail through the neon glow of massage parlors and the shadowy corners of the criminal underworld, their amateur sleuthing unravels a web of danger far beyond their expectations. Director Naosuke Kurosawa crafts a gritty yet stylish drama that blends crime and noir with the restless energy of youth.
With its razor-sharp dialogue and an atmosphere thick with tension, this 75-minute film explores themes of innocence confronting corruption, all while maintaining a pulsing heartbeat of suspense. The young lead actresses—Michiko Nishiwaki and Yûko Mizushima—deliver performances that balance wit and vulnerability, anchoring the story in a world where every clue could lead to a breakthrough… or a dead end.
