Safari 5000 (1969)
Original title: 栄光への５０００キロ
Safari 5000 is a 1969 Japanese-language action movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 2h 57m. It stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshirō Mifune.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Safari 5000 released?
Safari 5000 was released on 19 July 1969.
How long is Safari 5000?
Safari 5000 runs 2h 57m.
Who made Safari 5000?
Safari 5000 was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.