The Street Fighter (1974)

The Street Fighter (1974)
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While most martial arts films focus mainly on showing the moves, strikes and blows of the combatants, they don't show the logical consequences of these battles in any detail. The Streetfighter does, and it won an "X" rating for violence when it was released to the U.S. in 1975. This cult film and its three sequels are thought to be particular favorites of American director Quentin Tarantino. Sonny Chiba stars as Terry, a mercenary hired by the Yakuza and Mafia to kidnap a wealthy heiress. The mobs refuse to pay his large fee for the job, and he immediately changes sides. Much of the violent and gory action takes place aboard an oil tanker; though injured, Terry still takes out at least half of his many opponents. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Sonny ChibaGerald Yamada, (more)
Director(s):
Shigehiro Ozawa
Format(s):
DVD,  (View All Versions)
 

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Synopsis of The Street Fighter

While most martial arts films focus mainly on showing the moves, strikes and blows of the combatants, they don't show the logical consequences of these battles in any detail. The Streetfighter does, and it won an "X" rating for violence when it was released to the U.S. in 1975. This cult film and its three sequels are thought to be particular favorites of American director Quentin Tarantino. Sonny Chiba stars as Terry, a mercenary hired by the Yakuza and Mafia to kidnap a wealthy heiress. The mobs refuse to pay his large fee for the job, and he immediately changes sides. Much of the violent and gory action takes place aboard an oil tanker; though injured, Terry still takes out at least half of his many opponents. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
Shigehiro Ozawa
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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Janice and Charles B.

Great flick! This was a huge influence on Q. Tarrantino and his movies. Sonny Chiba is not as slick and polished as other Asian action stars of the era, but it comes across as more realistic and BAD A$$!!! Raw unpolished and bad azz!

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Tony S.

Very good entertainment value, the movie itself, but this dvd has poor quality.Try another edition unless widescreen on a fullframe with low quality works for you.I'm not sure if there is better video quality on other editions but there should be.Don't let this stop you from seeing it though.A popular kung fu movie in the grindhouse days.

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