Golgo 13 – Ken Takakura brings manga’s deadliest assassin to life in the new release of the 1973 action classic

Eureka Entertainment is releasing Golgo 13, the 1973 action classic directed by Junya Satō (The Bullet Train) starring Ken Takakura as Takao Saito’s deadly assassin. Presented as part of the Eureka Classics range in its UK debut from a stunning 2K restoration. Available from 17 July 2023, the first print run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase and Collector’s Booklet.

The first film adaptation of the long-running manga series by Takao Saito, director Junya Satō cast Ken Takakura (who was the original inspiration for the character) as the mysterious and stoic killer-for-hire who always completes his assignment (usually with his signature scoped M16 rifle).

Almost impossible to see outside of Japan for many years, Eureka Classics is proud to present Golgo 13 in its UK debut on home video in a definitive Blu-ray edition.

SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES:

• Limited Edition slipcase (First Print Run of 2000 copies) featuring new artwork by Tony Stella |1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements
• Optional English subtitles
• Lucky 13: Junya Sato’s biographers on Golgo 13 – Brand new interview with film writer Tatsuya Masuto and film critic Masaaki Nomura
• Brand new video piece on the career of Ken Takakura
• Trailer
• PLUS: A Limited Edition Collector’s Booklet (First Print Run of 2000 copies) featuring new writing on the film by Tom Mes

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