Golden Eyes (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Golden Eyes is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Jun Fukuda, running about 79 minutes. “A dollar becomes three million in a rat-race for the Samantha gold!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A killer-for-hire gets mixed up with a cast of wacky characters involved in a gold smuggling route from Beirut to Tokyo.
Who’s in it. Golden Eyes stars Akira Takarada as Andrew Hoshino, Makoto Satō as Detective Tezuka, Bibari Maeda as Ruby and Tomomi Sawa as Mitsuko Saitô / Singer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Golden Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Eyes 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Eyes (1968)?
- In US, Golden Eyes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golden Eyes worth watching?
- Golden Eyes holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golden Eyes?
- Golden Eyes stars Akira Takarada, Makoto Satō, Bibari Maeda, Tomomi Sawa and Yoshio Tsuchiya.
- When was Golden Eyes released?
- Golden Eyes was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.