The Bodyguard (1973)

06/30/1973 (JP) • 1h 28m

Action, Thriller

Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!

Overview

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?

Top Billed Cast


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Part of the Karate Kiba Collection

Includes The Bodyguard, Karate Killer

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

japan

showdown

karate

shootout

hijack

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