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The Professional: Golgo 13
(1983)
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Gregory Snegoff | ... |
Golgo 13 /
Snake
(voice) (as Greg Snegoff)
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| Michael McConnohie | ... |
Leonard Dawson
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Mike Reynolds | ... |
Bragan
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Edie Mirman | ... |
Laura
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Joyce Kurtz | ... |
Cindy
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Diane Michelle | ... |
Rita
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Kerrigan Mahan | ... |
Pablo /
Silver
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| David Povall | ... |
Garvin
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Edward Mannix | ... |
Jefferson
(voice) (as Ed Mannix)
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| Michael Forest | ... |
Young
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Milton James | ... |
Albert
(voice) (as Milt James)
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Steve Kramer | ... |
Paco
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John Dantona | ... |
Bishop Moretti
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Jeff Winkless | ... |
Informant
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Tony Oliver | ... |
Robert Dawson
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Indestructible to his enemies and irrestible to women, the professional assassin codenamed GOLGO 13 is shrouded in mystery and anonymity. If you're on his hit list your already dead. Always hired on his reputation alone, GOLGO 13 never breaks a contract. But can he survive the combine forces of the FBI, CIA, The Pentagon and the U.S. Army? Has the nameless agent finally met his match against the superhuman powers of the Snake and the twin evils of the psychopathic mercenaries, Gold and Silver? Written by <a.leahy@uws.edu.au>
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He shoots...he scores...he'll blow you away!Parents Guide:
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Country:
JapanLanguage:
JapaneseRelease Date:
23 October 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Professional: Golgo 13 See more »Company Credits
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According to Helen McCarthy, The Professional was based on various Western action films the writers had used for inspiration. Ironically, the film's own influence can be seen in later Western films. See more »Goofs
The Ford dealership Rita runs in San Francisco displays models (including the modified Ford Laser hatchback Duke Togo uses in his getaway) that were for the European market only. The only exception is the Ford Thunderbird Rita drives to pick up Duke Togo from the airport. See more »Quotes
Leonard Dawson: Silver and Gold, finish it off. I want him dead and I want him dead now!See more »
One of the earliest Japanese animation films I can remember seeing, this film was a perfect introduction to me in how great a textured and visually appealing an anime story could be. Shot like a noir detective film with all the action and speed of a spy thriller, this film set a new benchmark for the sniper/hit-man genre.
Duke Togo, while devoid of most emotion, captivates as a steely and ruthless assassin bent on survival as well as completion of his tasks. The stylish and dark film has conspiracies, presidential assassinations, serial killers, sex, guns, explosions and insane escape scenes.
The story is straight forward; someone has paid Golgo 13 to assassinate the son of a wealthy business man and oil magnate. Revenge is to be taken on Golgo 13 at all costs, involving crooked cops, serial killers, generals, CIA, FBI, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Special Forces. Basically, Leonard Dawson is taking his son's death a bit hard and feels just a little raw toward Duke.
The American translation is passable with pretty good over all emotional tone and great music setting for mood. One of my favorite anime and overall examples of noir style in graphic arts of the 80s if you can ignore that very dated helicopter scene that makes everyone so angry... Personally I didn't think it was bad, just out of place in a film with a perfect fever pitch already. Great ending, great film overall. Well worth a look for anyone who enjoys spy films, hit men or noir.