Safari 5000 (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, Safari 5000 is an action and adventure film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 177 minutes.
What it’s about. A Japanese racing driver for Nissan named Godai (Yujiro Ishihara) have a rivalry with a French driver named Pierre (Jean-Claude Drouot). Godai is enlisted to race in an annual endurance race, The East African Safari Rally. Peripheral to this is the story concerning Godai's former lover Yuko (Ruriko Asaoka), a fashion designer, and her friend Anna (Emmanuel Riva), who happens to be Pierre's wife.
Who’s in it. Safari 5000 stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshirō Mifune and Emmanuelle Riva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Safari 5000 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safari 5000 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safari 5000 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 Safari 5000 (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Safari 5000 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Safari 5000 worth watching?
- Safari 5000 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Safari 5000?
- Safari 5000 stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshirō Mifune, Emmanuelle Riva and Ruriko Asaoka.
- When was Safari 5000 released?
- Safari 5000 was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.