Double Clutch movie poster

Double Clutch

April 29, 1978 1h 27m

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

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Release Date April 29, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

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.