Koroshi (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Koroshi is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Peter Yates, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Secret agent John Drake (aka Danger Man) goes to Japan to infiltrate a secret society that specializes in murder. - This film was originally conceived as part of the fourth season of the "Secret Agent" TV series. However, this was the first episode of the season and Patrick McGoohan quit shortly after filming it. Thus it was decided to package a double-episode from a TV show as a full-length movie. Patrick McGoohan quit "Secret Agent" to create "The Prisoner" TV series. - The original individual episodes of "Danger Man" that made up this movie were released for the first time on video in the 1990s. - The original two one-hour episodes that made up this film were broadcast in limited fashion in the UK in 1968.
Who’s in it. Koroshi stars Patrick McGoohan as John Drake, Yoko Tani as Ako Nakamura / Miho, Amanda Barrie as Rosemary and David Toguri as Commander Yamada, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koroshi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Koroshi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Koroshi (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Koroshi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Koroshi?
- Koroshi stars Patrick McGoohan, Yoko Tani, Amanda Barrie, David Toguri and Ronald Howard.
- When was Koroshi released?
- Koroshi was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.