Double Clutch (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Double Clutch is a notable film.
What it’s about. Hiromi Go plays a high school student who need's 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 boy friend. He races in a off road car rally professionally. The same man becomes Go's role model and teaches him sophisticated car driving technique. One of the technique taught is 'double clutch' ( Thus the movie's title Double Kuracchi ) to make gear transition smoothly between shifts. Through a misfortunate 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.
Who’s in it. Double Clutch stars Keiko Matsuzaka, Gen Kimura and Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Clutch page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Clutch (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Clutch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Double Clutch?
- Double Clutch stars Keiko Matsuzaka, Gen Kimura and Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
- When was Double Clutch released?
- Double Clutch was released in 1978.