Golgo 13 (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1973, Golgo 13 is an action and crime film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Live-action adaptation of the hit manga. Golgo 13, also known by the pseudonym Duke Togo, is a professional assassin. His age and birthplace are unknown and there is no consensus in the worldwide intelligence community as to his true identity. Most of his jobs are completed through the use of a customized, scoped M16 rifle. Golgo 13 is contracted to kill Boss Goa, the head of a worldwide crime syndicate responsible for drugs, weapons, and human trafficking.
Who’s in it. Golgo 13 stars Ken Takakura as Duke Togo / Golgo 13, Mohsen Sohrabi as Arman Jafari, Jaleh Sam as Sheila Jafari and Pouri Banaei as Catherine Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Golgo 13 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Retrocrush, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golgo 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golgo 13 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 Golgo 13 (1973)?
- In US, Golgo 13 is available to stream on Retrocrush, AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golgo 13 worth watching?
- Golgo 13 holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golgo 13?
- Golgo 13 stars Ken Takakura, Mohsen Sohrabi, Jaleh Sam, Pouri Banaei and Nosratollah Karimi.
- When was Golgo 13 released?
- Golgo 13 was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.