The Bodyguard

– Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press con..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
Original Name:
ボディガード牙
The Bodyguard (1976) - Also known as ボディガード牙

Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She seems to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be?

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Release Date:

01 Sep 1976

Language:

English, Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ryuichi Takamori, Simon Nuchtern

Writer:

Ikki Kajiwara (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Etsuko Shiomi, Jirô Yabuki, Aaron Banks, Ling Chia

Plot:

Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She seems to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be?

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Aquarius

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.2/10