The character Chiba played in “Kill Bill” was called Hattori Hanzō. This was also the name of a real life 16 th century ninja master swordsman, a character played by Chiba in the “Shadow Warriors” television series. Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC 1: THE STREET FIGHTER Ska Martes on Hard Target | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Kino Lorber) Love this movie. As lomg as its the longer international cut, this is the onl… Andrew Hernandez on So Close | Blu-ray (88 Films) I’ve learned over time that when a release has that red rating icon at the bo…

In the United Kingdom, the film was originally released as Kung-Fu Street Fighter [6] presumably to avoid confusion with the Charles Bronson movie Hard Times which was initially released as The Streetfighter in the UK. U.S. Theatrical Trailer (HD 3:06) - This trailer doesn’t skimp on anything! You get all the big fight scenes and the love scenes, too! Legions of martial arts fans around the world owe some of their obsession to witnessing the savage action rampant in The Street Fighter. Sonny Chiba became an overnight sensation once the film received an American release. Though famously given an X rating by the MPAA for violence, even the edited version captivated grindhouse fans and home video collectors for years. Where Bruce Lee’s films provided a measured elegance and discipline to the martial arts, director Shigehiro Ozawa created a raw and animalistic character with Sonny Chiba that forever changed action cinema. Cashing in on the success of the film two sequels were produced that allowed the director and star to stretch into even bloodier and crazier ideas for their anti-hero. Sonny Chiba stars as Takuma “Terry” Tsurugi, the animalistic antihero driven by sex, money and brawling in the infamous series that first introduced the name of the martial arts legend to a global audience. The Street Fighter” was the first film to receive an X-rating solely for intense violence and mild gore.

Sonny Chiba may not have had the same level of physical prowess as Bruce Lee (but honestly, who does?), but he more than made up for this with charisma and charm that could melt an iceberg. Bruce Lee was cool because he was great, and Sonny Chiba was cool because he was cool. Available on: PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One (Ultra Street Fighter IV), PC | IGN’s Street Fighter IV Review | Super Street Fighter IV Review | Ultra Street Fighter IV Review 7. Street Fighter V (2016) Upon the passing of Bruce Lee, the race was on to find another star capable of filling the galactic void left behind, and whilst Hong Kong and Taiwan would throw such Bruceplotation clones as Bruce Li, Bruce Le and Dragon Lee onto the Jade screen, Japan already had a star waiting in the wings, one that had proved himself time and time again in such films as Yakuza Deka (aka Gangster Cop) and TV Dramas like Key Hunter, he had proved himself to be a sound investment for Toei, with his cheeky grin and physical presence from years of gymnastics, it was now time for the world to know the name Shinichi “Sonny” Chiba. Andrew Hernandez on Believer 2 (2023) Review Wow. I know you’ve hated other movies before, but this is flat out contempt!…

Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films by Mark Schilling and Chris Poggiali and a Sonny Chiba filmography It turns out that M. Bison is still alive after his death battle with Akuma. However, he is not the main antagonist in Street Fighter IV. Instead, that’s the role of Seth, one of the many beings created by M. Bison, and also an important part of Shadaloo. Chiba’s elevated profile in Hollywood after True Romance led to his casting in Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Volume 1 in 2003 as a sushi chef and master swordsmith. He also offered instruction to other actors involved in fight scenes, and was subsequently cast as a yakuza boss in 2006’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.Japanese Theatrical Trailer (HD 3:04) - Gorier than the U.S. trailer, this Japanese version adds more spoilery footage of Kunigami and Owada making their deal. The Street Fighter Trilogy is out now on ARROW and available on Blu-ray 17th April from Arrow Video. Liebenson, Donald (1996-01-28). "PRIVATE LIVES: HOME ENTERTAINMENT, FAMILY ACTIVITIES; VIDEO; 'The Street Fighter' Scratches a Niche; Japanese action star Sonny Chiba is coming to America, and he's bringing blood and gore with him". The Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2011-01-19. In 1993, the film (and its sequels) received mainstream exposure in North America when they were featured in Tony Scott's True Romance (written by Quentin Tarantino), which had the two lead characters spending time at a Sonny Chiba Street Fighter marathon. [14] [15]

According to Shout!, “This presentation of The Street Fighter comes from two sources. A new 2k scan of the color reversal internegative of the shorter English Language cut and an earlier HD Master of the Japanese cut. We have matched the color for both sources for a balanced presentation.” JJ Bona on So Close | Blu-ray (88 Films) The actually do both (one with, one without) on some of their US/UK releases.

Arrow Video is set to bring the cult classic The Street Fighter Trilogy starring Sonny Chiba to Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK this April with a three-film set featuring brand new 2K restorations of The Street Fighter and Return of the Street Fighter as well as a newly remastered HD presentation of The Street Fighter’s Last Revenge. The Street Fighter series was Sonny Chiba’s introduction to the world on a global scale, playing well in the drive-ins and flea pit theatres of 42nd Street, there was another action star to place on the marquee, and the way Toei churned out films when they had a winning formula was nothing if not relentless. This was something that really helped make Sonny Chiba the name he is today, amongst those in the know. All three films in this set were released in the calendar year 1974, and yet each one manages to capture a different flavour. A Neapolitan ice cream of films one might say.

Seth wants to become the ultimate warrior and to do so, he hosts a new world tournament for only the strongest beings. He wants to copy their power, as this is one of his special abilities. New characters like Dhalsim, Zangief, and Sakura get introduced. Raised in India, Dhalsim becomes the Yoga Master, a being capable of stretching his limbs in absurd ways, while raising money for his poor village. The Red Cyclone Zangief is a well-known figure in his land, Russia, thanks to his endeavors in showing the power of his country. Sakura is Ryu’s number one fan, and she drops out of school to start a journey and meet her idol.

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Sonny Chiba ( Soul of Chiba) stars as Takuma “Terry” Tsurugi, the animalistic antihero driven by sex, money and brawling in the infamous series that first introduced the name of the martial arts legend to a global audience.