Never Give Up (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Never Give Up is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Never Give Up stars Ken Takakura as Takeshi Ajisawa, Ryoko Nakano as Tomoko Ochi / Misako, Hiroko Yakushimaru as Yoriko Nagai and Rentaro Mikuni as Kazunari Ohba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Never Give Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Give Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Give Up 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 Never Give Up (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Give Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never Give Up worth watching?
- Never Give Up holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Give Up?
- Never Give Up stars Ken Takakura, Ryoko Nakano, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Rentaro Mikuni and Isao Natsuyagi.
- When was Never Give Up released?
- Never Give Up was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.