The Bodyguard
ボディガード牙
“Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Clip • Published 2024-03-26
Top Cast
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Sonny Chiba
Naoto Kiba
Mari Atsumi
Reiko Miwa
Rinichi Yamamoto
Takeshi Kumazawa
Eiji Gō
Toru Kumazawa
Hideo Murota
Black April Hijacker
Yayoi Watanabe
Maki
Hatsue Tonooka
Stripper
Rikiya Yasuoka
Dubhe
Takashi Hio
Alkaid Hoshino
Kinji Takinami
Shigeru Kumazawa
Hajime Kubo
Ayuta
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Alioth
Akira Kuji
Merak
Saburo Date
Kenzo Ebina
Hiroshi Date
Ishimochi
Tetsuya Kigawa
Shiro Sumitomo
Yoshimasa Sato
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuichi Takamori
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryuzo Nakanishi
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- ボディガード牙
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nippon-American Productions, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuichi Takamori
Ryuzo Nakanishi, Kentaro Nakajo, Ikki Kajiwara
Toshiaki Tsushima
Yoshio Nakajima
Osamu Tanaka
Sunao Sakagami
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuichi Takamori
Director
Yoshio Nakajima
Director of Photography
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Ryuzo Nakanishi
Screenplay
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Sunao Sakagami
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bodyguard
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What is The Bodyguard about?
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?
Who directed The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard was directed by Ryuichi Takamori.
Who stars in The Bodyguard?
The principal cast of The Bodyguard includes Sonny Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Rinichi Yamamoto, Eiji Gō, Hideo Murota.
When was The Bodyguard released and how long is it?
The Bodyguard was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bodyguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bodyguard was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.
Is The Bodyguard based on a book or true story?
The Bodyguard is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kentaro Nakajo", Comic Book: "Ikki Kajiwara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).