Urban Vision August Releases

Date: Thursday, June 01, 2000

The Professional: Golgo 13

(Re-release)



Set your sights on action-packed adventure..



June 1, 2000, Los Angeles, CA - 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)