Cast: Sonny Chiba

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast Uma Thurman · Lucy Liu · Daryl Hannah · Vivica A. Fox

Synopsis Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) follows the tale of a skilled assassin, referred to as "the Bride," portrayed by Uma Thurman. After being deceived by her mentor, Bill, played by David Carradine, she is left for dead with a bullet...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Kinya Kitaoji · Sonny Chiba · Meiko Kaji · Bunta Sugawara

Synopsis The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 2: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973) follows the return of Bunta Sugawara as Shozo Hirono, a character who has become deeply entrenched in a Japanese criminal organization situated in Hiroshima. In this installment, Hirono encounters a...

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Yoshio Harada · Ayumi Ishida · Keiko Kishi

Synopsis Hunter in the Dark (1979) follows the journey of Yataro Tanigawa, a formidable one-eyed assassin who catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his exceptional abilities. Impressed by Tanigawa's prowess, Gomyo recruits him as a personal bodyguard, or...

Direction Gen Sekiguchi

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Vinnie Jones · Sonny Chiba · Ittoku Kishibe

Synopsis Survive Style 5+ (2004) follows a series of seemingly unrelated characters whose lives become entangled in unexpected ways. There's a man who struggles to keep his deceased wife from returning, an egotistical advertising creative director who generates impractical and absurd...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Sonny Chiba · Hiroki Matsukata · Teruhiko Saigô

Synopsis The Shogun's Samurai (1978) unfolds in the wake of the second Tokugawa shogun's demise, as it is uncovered that he was fatally poisoned by loyalists of his son, Iemitsu. These retainers harbored ambitions to secure the shogunate for Iemitsu, despite...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Hiroki Matsukata · Yumiko Nogawa · Mikio Narita · Yôko Takahashi

Synopsis Hokuriku Proxy War (1977) unfolds in the harsh, snowy landscapes of the Hokuriku region, where the biting cold and relentless winds set the stage for a unique and brutal tale of yakuza rivalry. This groundbreaking film, directed by Kinji Fukasaku,...

Direction Brennan McClean · David Wilson

Cast Quentin Tarantino · Uma Thurman · Lawrence Bender · David Carradine

Synopsis The Making of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' (2004) offers an exclusive look into the creation of the highly anticipated sequel. The documentary features a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage, insightful interviews, and a collection of production stills that seamlessly integrate with...

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Sonny Chiba · Goichi Yamada · Tony Cetera · Masafumi Suzuki

Synopsis The Street Fighter (1974) follows a skilled mercenary kung fu expert who finds himself in a complex web of intrigue. He is simultaneously contracted by both the Yakuza and the Mafia to abduct the daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon....

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Ryôsuke Miki · Ken'ichi Endô · Mika Katsumura

Synopsis Violent Fire (Deadly Outlaw: Rekka) (2002) follows the story of Kunisada, portrayed by Riki Takeuchi, whose Yakuza leader and mentor meets a tragic end. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Kunisada teams up with his loyal friend, played by Kenichi...

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Sonny Chiba · Yôko Ichiji · Masashi Ishibashi · Claude Gagnon

Synopsis Return of the Street Fighter (1974) follows the story of Otaguru, a notorious crime lord whose illicit activities threaten to land him in prison. Desperate to keep his operations under wraps, Otaguru enlists the services of Tsurugi, portrayed by the...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Sonny Chiba · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima · Hiroyuki Sanada

Synopsis The Executioner (1974) follows the story of three streetwise individuals who are tasked with eliminating a notorious drug dealer operating in the bustling streets of Tokyo. This intense and action-packed film, produced by Toei, showcases a blend of gritty realism...

Direction Brennan McClean · David Wilson

Cast Quentin Tarantino · Uma Thurman · Lawrence Bender · David Carradine

Synopsis The Making of 'Kill Bill' (S) (2002) delves into the creation of the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed film, "Kill Bill Vol. 1." This documentary offers an in-depth look at the making of the movie, featuring Quentin Tarantino, the visionary...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Ken Takakura · Sonny Chiba · Kei Yamamoto · Eiji Gô

Synopsis The Bullet Train (1975) follows a high-stakes thriller where a Japanese Shinkansen, commonly known as a "Bullet Train," is put in grave danger. A bomb is planted on the train, programmed to detonate if the speed drops below 80 km/h...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Hiroyuki Sanada · Sonny Chiba · Etsuko Shihomi

Synopsis Legend of Eight Samurai (1983) unfolds the tale of Shizu-hime (Hiroko Yakushimaru), a young woman who is forced to flee after her family is brutally murdered. While on the run, she encounters Shinbei (Hiroyuki Sanada), a wandering samurai. Before long,...

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Sonny Chiba · Reiko Ike · Kôji Wada · Tatsuo Endô

Synopsis The Street Fighter's Last Revenge (1974) follows the thrilling journey of action icon Sonny Chiba as he returns to his signature role of Tsurugi, a daring agent reminiscent of James Bond. In this installment, Tsurugi's life takes a dramatic turn...

Direction Norifumi Suzuki

Cast Sonny Chiba · Yutaka Nakajima · Makoto Satô · Naoya Makoto

Direction Yukio Noda

Cast Sonny Chiba · Chia Lun · Etsuko Shihomi · Emi Shindô

Synopsis Golgo 13: Kowloon Assignment (1977) follows the chilling journey of Sonny Chiba as the infamous assassin Golgo 13, a man known for his icy demeanor and lethal precision. Employed by a powerful U.S. drug syndicate, Golgo 13 is tasked with...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Glenn Ford · Robert Vaughn · Masao Kusakari · George Kennedy

Synopsis Virus (Day of Resurrection) (1980) follows the catastrophic aftermath of a military-engineered virus that is unleashed during a catastrophic plane crash, leading to the annihilation of the entire human population. The sole survivors are a group of scientists stationed in...

Direction Andrew Lau

Cast Aaron Kwok · Ekin Cheng · Sonny Chiba · Kristy Yang

Synopsis The Storm Riders (1998) follows the tale of two young students, Wind and Cloud, who are taken under the wing of a malevolent warlord. The warlord's ultimate goal is to harness their powers to achieve invincibility and dominate the world....

Direction Hajime Satô

Cast Sonny Chiba · Hirohisa Nakata · Osamu Kobayashi · Hisako Tsukuba

Synopsis The Golden Bat (1966) presents a thrilling tale where a luminous skull, known as the Shining Skull, stands as a beacon of justice. The narrative revolves around the return of the iconic superhero, the Golden Bat, who first gained popularity...