Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
ゴルゴ13：九竜の首
“A master assassin, bent on blood!”
Synopsis
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.
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Sonny Chiba
Duke Togo (Golgo 13)
Stephen Leung
Detective Smith
Etsuko Shihomi
Lin Li
Emi Shindō
Yip Lin
Elaine Sun Wing-Yan
Kong Lan
Dana
Leika
Nick Lam Wai-Kei
Chow Lui Fung
Jerry Itō
Polanski
Lee Chi-Chung
Wong Tak Ming
Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam
Chan
Wong Shu-Tong
Hung
Joanna Tors
Maliya
Fiona Humphrey
Cassowary
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Lee
Tong Tin-Hei
Baldy Nyudo
Wan Fat
Tai San
Jim Bruce
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yukio Noda
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Matsumoto, Nobuaki Nakajima
- Original Score
- Harumi Ibe
- Original Title
- ゴルゴ13：九竜の首
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Ga Lun Motion Pictures Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukio Noda
Isao Matsumoto, Nobuaki Nakajima, Takao Saito
Harumi Ibe
Shigeru Akatsuka
Isamu Ichida
Department Leadership Roster
Isamu Ichida
Editor
Norimichi Igawa
Production Design
Yukio Noda
Director
Isao Matsumoto
Screenplay
Nobuaki Nakajima
Screenplay
Harumi Ibe
Original Music Composer
Shigeru Akatsuka
Director of Photography
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What is Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon 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 directed Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon?
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon was directed by Yukio Noda.
Who stars in Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon?
The principal cast of Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon includes Sonny Chiba, Stephen Leung, Etsuko Shihomi, Emi Shindō, Elaine Sun Wing-Yan.
When was Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon released and how long is it?
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon was composed by Harumi Ibe.
Is Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon based on a book or true story?
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Takao Saito".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon?
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon holds official age classifications: CA: R.