Safari 5000 movie poster

Safari 5000

July 19, 1969 2h 57m 7.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Safari 5000 is a action/adventure film. directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara. With a runtime of 2h 57m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Toshirō Mifune

Synopsis

A Japanese racing driver for Nissan named Godai (Yujiro Ishihara) have a rivalry with a French driver named Pierre (Jean-Claude Drouot). Godai is enlisted to race in an annual endurance race, The East African Safari Rally. Peripheral to this is the story concerning Godai's former lover Yuko (Ruriko Asaoka), a fashion designer, and her friend Anna (Emmanuel Riva), who happens to be Pierre's wife.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date July 19, 1969 56 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 2h 57m 177 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (3 votes)
🌍
Language Japanese Original language
🎬
Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Ishihara Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safari 5000 about?

A Japanese racing driver for Nissan named Godai (Yujiro Ishihara) have a rivalry with a French driver named Pierre (Jean-Claude Drouot). Godai is enlisted to race in an annual endurance race, The ...

Who directed Safari 5000?

Safari 5000 was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.

How long is Safari 5000?

Safari 5000 has a runtime of 2 hours and 57 minutes (177 minutes total).

When was Safari 5000 released?

Safari 5000 was released on July 19, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Safari 5000?

The main cast of Safari 5000 includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshirō Mifune, Emmanuelle Riva, Ruriko Asaoka.