The Street Fighter
If you're looking for a great martial arts film, this is the one
to watch. While it is difficult for anyone else to ever fill the shoes of the
great Bruce Lee, Sonny Chiba certainly does an admirable job. Even fans who
remain loyally dedicated to Lee will thoroughly enjoy this film.
In this film Chiba's character has been paid by some other
people to take out yet another group of people. Terry, played by Chiba, is
basically a mercenary with a martial arts twist.
After a big wig businessman dies and leaves a huge inheritance
to his daughter, the mob tries to hire Chiba's character to kidnap the girl. He
asks for an outrageous price, which they refuse to pay. Instead they try to kill
him. Since he's not going down without fighting he volunteers his services to
protect the girl from the bad guys.
While that would be enough to keep you glued to your seat, there
is also a sub-storyline revolving around a blood feud over a disputed debt.
There are some terrific action sequences and the fantastic directing makes this
a martial arts film that will be remembered for a long time to come.
For those of you who might be a little squeamish be aware there is one scene in
the film that is somewhat violent. Actually, it's kind of interesting because
the film was originally given an X rating because of that very scene. Most films
get an X rating because of gratuitous sex but that wasn't the case with this
film.
With lots of great fighting, fantastic direction and a great music score to
boot, you can't miss with this film. You'll be sure to watch it time and time
again. This one is an absolute winner.
Actors: Sonny Chiba, Gerald Yamada, Doris Nakajima
Run time: 1:30:40 hrs
File size: 252.4 Mb
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