Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1977, Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Yukio Noda, running about 93 minutes. “A master assassin, bent on blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Duke Togo (codename: Golgo 13) is a ruthless assassin who's accepted a tricky assignment from an American drug syndicate. His mission is to "rub out" Hong Kong's underworld kingpin. His main obstacle is the relentless Detective 'Smitty' Smith, determined to stop Togo no matter the cost. The result is an explosive adventure through the seamy, violent streets of Hong Kong.
Who’s in it. Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon stars Sonny Chiba as Duke Togo (Golgo 13), Lun Chia as Detective Smith (as Callan), Etsuko Shihomi as Lam Ling and Emi Shindō as Yip Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon 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: Assignment Kowloon (1977)?
- In US, Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon worth watching?
- Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon?
- Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon stars Sonny Chiba, Lun Chia, Etsuko Shihomi, Emi Shindō and Elaine Sung.
- When was Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon released?
- Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.