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Bodyguard Kiba 1 and 2 Blu-Ray - Limited Edition

Bodyguard Kiba 1 and 2 Blu-Ray - Limited Edition

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This limited edition release features

  • Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Chris Malbo
  • A limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jasper Sharp

A double bill of Japanese martial arts mayhem starring action superstar Sonny Chiba!

Based upon the manga by celebrated writer Ikki Kajiwara, Bodyguard Kiba follows the eponymous karate master and professional bodyguard (Chiba) as he is hired to protect the mysterious Reiko (Mari Atsumi), a woman embroiled in the world of organised crime. Kiba’s involvement with Reiko brings him into conflict with the yakuza, leading to a final bloody showdown. Then, in Bodyguard Kiba 2, Kiba is released from prison after taking revenge on the rival martial artists who blinded his sister Maki (Etsuko Shihomi). Back on the streets, he takes a job working for shady nightclub owner Akamatsu (Shoki Fukae), once again forcing him to take on Japan’s criminal underworld.

Two riotously entertaining tales of betrayal and bloodshed from director Ryuichi Takamori, Bodyguard Kiba and Bodyguard Kiba 2 were released just a year before Sonny Chiba would find international success with his breakout hit The Street Fighter.

SKU: 5060000705232

Details

Actors: Shin'ichi Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Kinji Takinami, Tsunehiko Watase, Maki Mizuhara

Director: Ryûichi Takamori

Special Features: Brand new feature length audio commentaries on both films by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema, The Bodyguard – alternate US version of Bodyguard Kiba, Talking Chiba – Brand new interview with action choreographer and director Kenji Tanigaki, Kiba or Chiba – Brand new interview with Tom Mes & Jasper Sharp, Original theatrical trailers

Release Year: 1973

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More Information

Format: Blu-Ray

Label: Eureka Video

Region Coding: Region B

Language: Japanese

Subtitles: English

Case Type: Blu-Ray Case with O-Ring Slipcase

Genre:

  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama

Technical Details

Run Time: 176 mins

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 original aspect ratio

Video Format: PAL

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