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Golgo 13 (1973)

Directed by Jun'ya Satô

Action | Crime | Thriller

Overview

Live-action adaptation of the hit manga. Golgo 13, also known by the pseudonym Duke Togo, is a professional assassin. His age and birthplace are unknown and there is no consensus in the worldwide intelligence community as to his true identity. Most of his jobs are completed through the use of a customized, scoped M16 rifle.  Golgo 13 is contracted to kill Boss Goa, the head of a worldwide crime syndicate responsible for drugs, weapons, and human trafficking.

Length 104 minutes

Actors

Ken Takakura | Yasuo Yamada | Pouri Baneai | Nosratallah Karimi | Ahmad Ghadakchian | Mohsen Sohrabi | Jaleh Sam | Tahere Ghaffari | Yadolla Shirandami | Jalal Pishvaian | Siamak Ansari | Nematollah Gorji | Dariush Asadzade | Saghar | Hassan Rezai | Ezzatollah Ramazanifar

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/04/2025Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned6.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

The first movie adaptation of the manga, set entirely in pre-revolution Iran, which is a nice change of scenery. Golgo 13 ain’t exactly good at his job but he is ruthless and dogged. I love the finale!

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