Velvet Hustler (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, Velvet Hustler is an action film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 97 minutes. “Killing is easy; love is murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young yakuza hitman named Goro does a job and needs to hideout away from Tokyo for a while. He hangs out with loose women and hard men and always manages to stay one step ahead of the law. In his exile, he comes under suspicion for a murder and meets the girlfriend of the murdered man. They develop a strange bond while unbeknown to Goro, another hitman is after him for the job he did in Tokyo.
Who’s in it. Velvet Hustler stars Tetsuya Watari as Goro, Ruriko Asaoka, Kayo Matsuo and Tatsuya Fuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Velvet Hustler 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 Velvet Hustler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Velvet Hustler 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 Velvet Hustler (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Velvet Hustler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Velvet Hustler worth watching?
- Velvet Hustler holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Velvet Hustler?
- Velvet Hustler stars Tetsuya Watari, Ruriko Asaoka, Kayo Matsuo, Tatsuya Fuji and Ryotaro Sugi.
- When was Velvet Hustler released?
- Velvet Hustler was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.