Double Clutch
Originally released in 1978. Double Clutch is a drama film. directed by Shigeyuki Yamane. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keiko Matsuzaka, Hiromi Go, and Takeo Chii
Synopsis
Hiromi Go plays a high school student who needs a role model in his life badly. He's raised by his older sister played by Keiko Matsuzaka who is a hostess at a night club. She meets a man who becomes her boyfriend. He races in a off-road car rally professionally. The same man becomes Go's role model and teaches him sophisticated car driving techniques. One of the techniques taught is 'double clutch' ( Thus the movie's title Double Kuracchi ) to make gear transition smoothly between shifts. Due to an unfortunate accident, Matsuzaka's character dies and Go is left to fend for his life. Hiromi Go was a big pop idol in Japan when this movie was created. Both Go and Matsuzaka still enjoys high celebrity status in Japan.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Clutch about?
Hiromi Go plays a high school student who needs a role model in his life badly. He's raised by his older sister played by Keiko Matsuzaka who is a hostess at a night club. She meets a man who becom...
Who directed Double Clutch?
Double Clutch was directed by Shigeyuki Yamane.
How long is Double Clutch?
Double Clutch has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Double Clutch released?
Double Clutch was released on April 29, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Double Clutch?
The main cast of Double Clutch includes Keiko Matsuzaka, Hiromi Go, Takeo Chii, Gō Awazu, Yutaka Hayashi.