The Professional: Golgo 13
August 2000 Re-release

Set your sights on action-packed adventure..

See the film that touched off a new generation in animation. A thrilling masterpiece, The Professional: Golgo 13 is hitting stores once again this summer!

Meet Duke Togo, the infamous Golgo 13, the ultimate hitman for hire. Ruthless, cold-blooded, and lethal, Golgo is an arcane legend amongst killers, respected and feared in the covert world of assassins. In the merciless realm of power, wealth, and ambition, this flawless executioner faces treachery and bloodthirsty enemies.

Fulfilling a contract to assassinate the son of a notorious industrial tycoon, Golgo is caught in the crosshairs of the most relentless forces money can buy. With legions of hired cutthroats scouring the world for his head, Golgo must put all of his skills and training to the ultimate test of survival. Betrayal and murder hide in every corner, making every city unsafe, every friend an enemy.

The Professional: Golgo 13 set the precedent for theatrical animation when it was first released here in the US. Adapted from Takao Saito's classic comic book series, this animated film is unbelievably incredible with a style that has not been affected by the years. The complex story, outrageous characters, unexpected plot twists and breath-taking action sequences rival any big-budget blockbuster's, animated or live-action. The Professional made American audiences realize the full scope of Japanese animation as a versatile medium of entertainment, enjoyable as a film, either live or drawn.

Based on the Graphic Novels by: Takao Saito
Directed by: Osamu Dezaki
Written by: Hideyoshi Nagasaka

Genre: Action
Rating: not rated; contains scenes of extreme violence, nudity and sexual situations. Suggested for mature audiences.
TRT: approx. 90 minutes
Copyright: ã 1983 Saito Productions
Suggested Retail Price:
        $ 19.95 (English Dubbed)
        $ 29.95 (English Subtitled)
Catalog Numbers:
        UV1046 (English Dubbed)
        UV1047 (English Subtitled)
Preorder Date: July 31, 2000
Street Date: August 29, 2000
Available in: VHS (Hi-Fi Stereo)

Thanks go out to Rhona Medina of Urban Vision for passing along this info.