Desperate Pursuit (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Desperate Pursuit is a notable film directed by Kōsei Saitō, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In the desert of Egypt, Kurata, the CEO of the Japanese corporation Tokokaihatsu, is killed by a sniper. After the news reaches Japan, the CEO's lawyer, Yamamoto, receives a visit from two men that attempt to steal the deceased CEO's will. This is witnessed by two detectives, Tsuzuki and Ōnuki, but they fail to catch the perps. Yamamoto hands the detectives a set of keys before he stops breathing. Tsuzuki and Ōnuki now have to investigate Kurata's murder...
Who’s in it. Desperate Pursuit stars Hideki Saijo as Akira Tsuzuki, Naomi Chiaki as Yoshie Kurata, Mayumi Asaka as Keiko Wakita and Minako Fujishiro as Mari Kurata, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Pursuit page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Pursuit (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperate Pursuit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Desperate Pursuit?
- Desperate Pursuit stars Hideki Saijo, Naomi Chiaki, Mayumi Asaka, Minako Fujishiro and Nenji Kobayashi.
- When was Desperate Pursuit released?
- Desperate Pursuit was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.