The Drive (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, The Drive is a drama and tv movie film directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Kono Takeshi has given up work as an electrician to run a gift-shop business with his partner/mistress Rieko, who's a couple of years older than him. When the company faces bankruptcy Kono wants to quit, but Rieko strings him along with the promise of a large cash investment, the proceeds of a real-estate deal. Her actual plan to raise the money is to kidnap a young woman and demand a ransom for her release. The trouble is, it never occurs to her to keep the victim alive before trying to extort the cash. And when things start to go wrong, Rieko responds by murdering another girl and attempting another ransom scam..
Who’s in it. The Drive stars Koji Tamaki as Takeshi, Shigeru Muroi as Rieko, Yoko Nogiwa and Tatsuo Yamada, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drive (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Drive?
- The Drive stars Koji Tamaki, Shigeru Muroi, Yoko Nogiwa, Tatsuo Yamada and Mansaku Fuwa.
- When was The Drive released?
- The Drive was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.