Human Target (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Human Target is a crime film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 88 minutes. “A midnight jail break and a killer out for vengeance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At midnight, Yamabe, a killer, escapes from prison. Two years before, bribed by a narcotic smuggler, Yamabe killed a real estate broker. As he was being arrested by detective Negoro, the detective's bullet struck Sakuko, Yamabe's girl friend who attempted to protect him, and crippled her. When Yamabe was sent to prison, Negoro cared for her and they fell in love. Sakuko asked him to marry her, but Negoro was reluctant to take the killer's sweetheart from him. Learning of the relationship of his girl friend and the detective, Yamabe had pledged revenge.
Who’s in it. Human Target stars Go Wakabayashi as Detective Negoro, Yoshiko Kayama as Sakuko, Nana Ozaki as Toshiko and Yûki Meguro as Detective Murayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Human Target has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Human Target tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Human Target (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Human Target change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Human Target worth watching?
- Human Target holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Human Target?
- Human Target stars Go Wakabayashi, Yoshiko Kayama, Nana Ozaki, Yûki Meguro and Kana Nakagawa.
- When was Human Target released?
- Human Target was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.