華麗なる追跡 (1975): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1975, 華麗なる追跡 is an action film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Shihomi Etsuko plays a race car driver who also lends out her services to the Japanese Secret Service. Although there really isn't much of a "chase" to be seen, Shihomi does pursue a cartel of drug runners and assorted Japanese yakuza types. While the story is pure 70's exploitation and gritty crime drama, the best reason to see it is for the Martial Arts Action of Etsuko Shihomi. The action is over-the-top and at times hilarious (i.e. Shihomi battling the lead criminal atop a moving gondola or Shihomi battling a whip-wielding Catholic Nun).

Who’s in it. 華麗なる追跡 stars Etsuko Shihomi as Shinobu Yashiro, Eiji Gō as Isao Shirosaki, Rikiya Yasuoka as Shudou and Bin Amatsu as Takeo Inomata, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 華麗なる追跡 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 華麗なる追跡 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 華麗なる追跡 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.