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Double Clutch
Hiromi Go plays a high school student who needs 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 boyfriend. He races in a off-road car rally professionally. The same man becomes Go's role model and teaches him sophisticated car driving techniques. One of the techniques taught is 'double clutch' ( Thus the movie's title Double Kuracchi ) to make gear transition smoothly between shifts. 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.
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Plot Summary
A former CIA operative, now a struggling private investigator, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when he's hired to protect a witness. He must navigate a treacherous web of international intrigue, double-crosses, and deadly assassins to ensure the witness's survival and uncover the truth behind a conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Double Clutch received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with critics often citing its derivative plot and inconsistent pacing. While some praised the action sequences and the performances of its leads, many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre of the late 70s.
What Reviewers Say
Features serviceable action sequences that provide occasional bursts of excitement.
The plot, while aiming for complexity, often feels convoluted and predictable.
Robert Conrad's tough-guy persona is a familiar presence, but the material doesn't offer much depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Double Clutch are scarce and generally reflect the critical sentiment. Viewers who recall the film often describe it as a typical, albeit somewhat dated, action-thriller from its era, with some appreciating the straightforward action while others found it lacking in originality.
Fun Fact
The film was intended to capitalize on the popularity of Robert Conrad's earlier TV series, 'Baa Baa Black Sheep', by casting him in another rugged, action-oriented role.
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