The Bodyguard(1973)
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Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!
The Bodyguard 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?
The Bodyguard (1973) is a action and thriller film directed by Ryuichi Takamori, released on June 30, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Sonny Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Rinichi Yamamoto and Eiji Gō. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryuichi Takamori
- Writers:
- Ryuzo Nakanishi, Kentaro Nakajo, Ikki Kajiwara
- Producers:
- Sunao Sakagami
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshio Nakajima
- Composer:
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Production:
- Nippon-American Productions, Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Bodyguard (1973) Trailer
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The Bodyguard Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Bodyguard.
Bodyguard Kiba (1973) Original Trailer [HD]
Trailer
Original 1976 Trailer [Subtitled]
Teaser
"You stole it from the Mafia, so why should I pay for it"
Clip
Japanese mafiosi emerge from the hotel furniture
Clip
The Bodyguard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sonny Chiba
as Naoto Kiba
Mari Atsumi
as Reiko Miwa
Rinichi Yamamoto
as Takeshi Kumazawa
Eiji Gō
as Toru Kumazawa
Hideo Murota
as Black April Hijacker
Yayoi Watanabe
as Maki
Hatsue Tonooka
as Stripper
Rikiya Yasuoka
as Dubhe
- Takashi Hio
Takashi Hio
as Alkaid Hoshino
- Kinji Takinami
Kinji Takinami
as Shigeru Kumazawa
- Hajime Kubo
Hajime Kubo
as Ayuta
- Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
as Alioth
Key crew
Directed by Ryuichi Takamori, written by Ryuzo Nakanishi, Kentaro Nakajo and Ikki Kajiwara, produced by Sunao Sakagami.
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The Bodyguard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Bodyguard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bodyguard online?
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The Bodyguard (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bodyguard?
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The main cast of The Bodyguard (1973) includes Sonny Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Rinichi Yamamoto, Eiji Gō and Hideo Murota. The film was directed by Ryuichi Takamori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bodyguard released?
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The Bodyguard was released on June 30, 1973 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Bodyguard worth watching?
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The Bodyguard (1973) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bodyguard?
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Yes. The official The Bodyguard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.