Never Give Up
Originally released in 1978. Never Give Up is a drama/action film. directed by Junya Satō. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ken Takakura, Ryoko Nakano, and Hiroko Yakushimaru
Synopsis
Special forces officer Ajisawa leaves his paramilitary group to take care of his newly-adopted daughter, Yoriko: the sole survival of a bloodbath for which he is responsible. Years later, Ajisawa is forced to return to the scene of the tragedy for his new job as a claims adjuster where he is subsequently arrested for his suspected involvement. But the threat of jail time is the least of his worries as his former organization comes gunning for him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Takakura
as Takeshi Ajisawa
Ryoko Nakano
as Tomoko Ochi / Misako
Hiroko Yakushimaru
as Yoriko Nagai
Rentaro Mikuni
as Kazunari Ohba
Isao Natsuyagi
as Detective Kitano
Takahiro Tamura
as Urakawa, pressman
Richard Anderson
as US green beret officer
Shinsuke Ashida
as Sakamoto, head of the Defense Agency
Moeko Ezawa
as Hiromi, Bar hostess
Hajime Hana
as Lieutenant Muranaga
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- KADOKAWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Never Give Up about?
Special forces officer Ajisawa leaves his paramilitary group to take care of his newly-adopted daughter, Yoriko: the sole survival of a bloodbath for which he is responsible. Years later, Ajisawa i...
Who directed Never Give Up?
Never Give Up was directed by Junya Satō.
How long is Never Give Up?
Never Give Up has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Never Give Up released?
Never Give Up was released on October 7, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Never Give Up?
The main cast of Never Give Up includes Ken Takakura, Ryoko Nakano, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Rentaro Mikuni, Isao Natsuyagi.