Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell (1972): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1972, Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Minoru Yamada, running about 36 minutes.

What it’s about. Takeshi Hongo and FBI agent Kazuya Taki fake their deaths when they are attacked by Shocker soldiers during a motocross race. They disguise themselves as Shocker soldiers and infiltrate the main headquarters, but it doesn't take too long for Ambassador Hell to find their whereabouts and trap them. Before he detonates a bomb within the base, Ambassador Hell tells Kamen Rider 1 and Taki that Shocker is preparing a giant laser capable of destroying cities. Our two heroes must escape from the base's self-destruction and stop Shocker from arming their latest weapon. Not only that, they must rescue Tachibana and the racing club, who have been abducted by Shocker's minions.

Who’s in it. Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell stars Hiroshi Fujioka as Takeshi Hongo / Kamen Rider 1, Jirô Chiba as FBI Agent Kazuya Taki, Akiji Kobayashi as Tōbei Tachibana and Kenji Ushio as Hell's Ambassador, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.