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Golgo 13

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An assassin (Ken Takakura) seeks justice against an international criminal.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies closely akin to a James Bond film – although... the desert duels, Chuji Kinoshita’s score of horns and jew’s harp and Golgo’s (multiple) departures into the sunset also make this Eastern-looking man of mystery resemble the (anti-)hero of a Western. Jul 6, 2023 Full Review Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography Golgo 13 is a pleasant action-narrative that is all about celebrating the character Golgo 13. This emphasis results a narrative that is not too deep and complicated, but is structured in such a way that spectators can fully enjoy... Sep 18, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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DanTheMan 2 Junya Satō's Golgo 13 is a much more human and melancholy adaptation of the source material, it loses the seemingly superhuman aspects of his anime counterpart. Making gorgeous use of a pre-revolution Iran, a decidedly off-the-wall idea even for the time and one that gives it a unique flavour, sees a perfectly cast Ken Takakura in the title role radiate with an ice-cold countenance matched only by his deadly skills and irresistibility to women. Oozing with menace and masculine suave, Golgo 13 trudges across desert landscapes, a man on a mission, decidedly anti-heroic but brilliantly realised encountering kaleidoscopic villains along the way. Excellently shot and choreographed action, striking editing and a classic slice of Toei-style orchestration for its soundtrack give Junya Satō's Golgo 13 a decidedly Spaghetti Western tinge. I can't thank Eureka Entertainment enough for finally giving this movie the attention it so justly deserves. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An assassin (Ken Takakura) seeks justice against an international criminal.
Director
Junya Satô
Screenwriter
Takao Saitô
Production Co
Toei Tokyo, Société Anonyme Cinématographique
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 44m