Jirô Chiba

Jirô Chiba

Born: January 7, 1949
in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Movies for Jirô Chiba...

Tattoo
Title: Tattoo
Character: Teruya Shimada
Released: June 5, 1982
Type: Movie
An ardent culture-vulture youth, previously charged for the murder of a woman when he was young, plans to hold hostage a local bank.
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Farewell to the Land
Title: Farewell to the Land
Character: Akihiko Yamazawa
Released: April 9, 1982
Type: Movie
Yukio is an ex-farmer working as a dump-truck driver in Kashima. Haunted by the drowning of his two young sons, whose names he has had tattooed on his back in penance, and locked in a sibling rivalry with his traditional but urbane younger brother who lives in Tokyo, Yukio has become an amphetamine-addicted loner at odds with his family, friends and colleagues.
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Gate of Youth 2
Title: Gate of Youth 2
Character: Ryuji Hamazaki
Released: January 23, 1982
Type: Movie
Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.
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The Blazing Valiant
Title: The Blazing Valiant
Character: Fumio Sakamoto
Released: December 19, 1981
Type: Movie
Jo has just come back to Japan for the funeral of his parents, who were killed in tribal warfare in Africa where the family had been living throughout most of Jo's life. Once the funeral was over, he missed the boat that was going to take him back home, and, because of an altered itinerary, he ends up stopping in a town for awhile -- striking up an acquaintance with a teenager and her grandfather when he captures their runaway horse. He would have been glad to leave after the proper amenities were completed, but the girl's journalist brother is murdered -- he was getting too close to wrapping a major news story. At that point, Jo and a friend cannot easily drop the matter as though nothing had occurred, and the two start to track down the source of the trouble -- a factory that makes poison gas for Third World buyers. Now their task is to dismantle the operation, prevent one train shipment from arriving at a transfer point, and find the journalist's killer.
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Port Arthur
Title: Port Arthur
Released: August 2, 1980
Type: Movie
Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, during the Russo-Japanese War of (1904 - 1905). In the story dominated the character Lt Takeshi Kogyo (Teruhiko Aoi), teachers, and a reserve officer who became commander of the platoon and later company. At the same time monitors the conduct of the army commander general Nogi (Tatsuya Nakadai), which was commissioned of the emperor Matsuhito (Toshirô Mifune) to the conquest of the fort.
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Kagemusha
Title: Kagemusha
Released: April 26, 1980
Type: Movie
Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.
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The Okinawa War of Ten Years
Title: The Okinawa War of Ten Years
Released: June 3, 1978
Type: Movie
After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.
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Shogun's Samurai
Title: Shogun's Samurai
Character: Yagyu Samon
Released: January 21, 1978
Type: Movie
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
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Sugata Sanshiro
Title: Sugata Sanshiro
Character: Tesshin Higaki
Released: October 29, 1977
Type: Movie
The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means of combat nor a demonstration of physical skill, but an art which reveals the artist to himself.
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Tree of Youth
Title: Tree of Youth
Released: April 29, 1977
Type: Movie
Takeshi, bound to be an outlaw youth, boards at the home of his female schoolmate who works at the family restaurant in devil-may-care Akasaka.
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Hokuriku Proxy War
Title: Hokuriku Proxy War
Character: Hanamaki
Released: February 26, 1977
Type: Movie
In the setting of the Hokuriku region, where the snow and cold winds rage, for the first time in true-life yakuza film history, director Kinji Fukasaku shows battles among yakuza who value land over tradition. Hiroki Matsukata stars as Noboru Kawada, a Hokuriku yakuza who will use any measure for survival, disregarding parents, brothers, and tradition.
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Japan's Don
Title: Japan's Don
Released: January 22, 1977
Type: Movie
A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs of his daughters.
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Yakuza Graveyard
Title: Yakuza Graveyard
Released: October 30, 1976
Type: Movie
A police investigator cracks down on yakuza business, but once he realizes the police are in negotiations with certain factions, he sides with his own syndicate of choice.
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The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
Title: The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
Released: September 4, 1976
Type: Movie
Chiba, looking gnarly, and acting as animalistic as ever, stars alongside Matsukata as violent gangsters battling their way through fight after bloody fight with rival yakuza on the streets of Okinawa.
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Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?
Title: Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?
Released: August 7, 1976
Type: Movie
Yasuaki Kurata plays a masked ring brawler who is out for revenge against an evil, megalomaniac entrepreneur played by Japan's most reliable bad guy of the '70's, Masashi Ishibashi.
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The Rugby Star
Title: The Rugby Star
Released: May 15, 1976
Type: Movie
The success of Truck Yaro (1975-1979) initiated a whole load of movies that put "Yaro" in their title, including this semi-bonkers sports comedy/drama. Sonny Chiba's brother Jiro Chiba stars as a Rugby player whose team must find a way to beat the opponent. It's a standard storyline without any major surprises, but works surprisingly well. Training scenes are relatively nuts; much better than the actual matches actually, which tend to go on forever. There is no sex, nudity or graphic violence, making this a family friendly affair. Sonny Chiba appears for about 7 minutes during the last third as a truck driver who comes to Jiro's rescue.
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The Machine Gun Dragon
Title: The Machine Gun Dragon
Released: February 28, 1976
Type: Movie
Ryu, a low life thug, along with his mother, steals a shipment of drugs. Now with his machine gun and a gang of hoodlums, he must face the yakuza and the mafia.
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Dragon Princess
Title: Dragon Princess
Character: Jiro Chinen
Released: January 31, 1976
Type: Movie
A karate master played by Sonny Chiba is attacked and left crippled and blinded in one eye. He trains his daughter (Etsuko Shihomi) with the intention of her avenging not only himself but a murdered friend.
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Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Title: Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Character: Ippei Shima
Released: December 20, 1975
Type: Movie
A trio of renegade demons fight their evil brothers in a theatrical release of the first episode of the TV series.
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The Decisive Power of Aikido
Title: The Decisive Power of Aikido
Character: Morihei Ueshiba
Released: November 22, 1975
Type: Movie
It is about the life of Ueshiba - the founder of aikido. We can see how he decided to develop aikido and how he did it. We can see why he developed aikido and where he has learned martial arts.
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Title: Akumaizer 3
Character: Ippei Shima
Released: October 7, 1975
Type: TV
Akumaizer 3 is a Japanese science fiction tokusatsu television series, created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. The series premiered on Tuesday October 7, 1975 at 7:30, and ran for 38 episodes in that timeslot on NET, now known as TV Asahi. The series remains obscure outside of Japan, but was popular and renowned in its home country. The series was followed by a sequel called Chojin Bibyun which used rejected designs from the Kamen Rider series as its hero designs.
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The Return of Sister Street Fighter
Title: The Return of Sister Street Fighter
Character: Sho Tokki
Released: September 30, 1975
Type: Movie
When Koryu's childhood friend Shurei is abducted by gangsters, the desperate young woman recruits a female martial artist and a tough-as-nails stranger to join her for a dangerous rescue mission.
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Karate Bullfighter
Title: Karate Bullfighter
Character: Shogo Ariake
Released: August 9, 1975
Type: Movie
Sonny Chiba plays Kyokushin Karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, who unexpectedly arrives at a karate tournament in rags, but wins the tournament. After turning down the chance to fight at future tournaments he returns to his simple village life. He reluctantly returns to karate for a final showdown against the students of a rival school.
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Wolf Guy
Title: Wolf Guy
Character: Nakao
Released: April 4, 1975
Type: Movie
Akira Inugami is the only survivor of a clan of ancient werewolves who relies on his supernatural powers to solve mysterious crimes. After a series of bloody killings perpetrated by an unseen force, Inugami uncovers a conspiracy involving a murdered cabaret singer, corrupt politicians, and a plot by the J-CIA to harvest his blood in order to steal his lycanthropic powers.
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The Street Fighter
Title: The Street Fighter
Character: Gijun Shikenbaru
Released: February 2, 1974
Type: Movie
Takuma Tsurugi takes on the government, the police, the mafia and an international ring of kidnappers who aim to dispossess a beautiful young heiress of her millions.
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Title: The Bodyguard
Released: January 1, 1974
Type: TV
Sonny Chiba stars as a member of a private bodyguard company.
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Robot Detective: The Movie
Title: Robot Detective: The Movie
Character: Tsuyoshi Shinjo
Released: July 18, 1973
Type: Movie
Robot Detective K and his human colleagues battle the criminal organization BADDO. Theatrical release re-edited from episodes 1-9, 11, and 12 of the TV series with newly-added narration.
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Title: Robot Detective
Character: Jirō Yabuki
Released: April 5, 1973
Type: TV
An supernatural Criminal incidents has happened in Japan, and the Police Inspection Office established a special scientific investigation room. The group leader is an old man who has been a police officer for 25 years, his name is Shiba Daizo, and a robot, K. An old policeman who did not trust robots, coupled with a robot with vast powers but no human feelings, launched a battle against the evil criminal organization.
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Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
Title: Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
Character: FBI Agent Kazuya Taki
Released: July 16, 1972
Type: Movie
Takeshi Hongo and FBI agent Kazuya Taki fake their deaths when they are attacked by Shocker soldiers during a motocross race. They disguise themselves as Shocker soldiers and infiltrate the main headquarters, but it doesn't take too long for Ambassador Hell to find their whereabouts and trap them. Before he detonates a bomb within the base, Ambassador Hell tells Kamen Rider #1 and Taki that Shocker is preparing a giant laser capable of destroying cities. Our two heroes must escape from the base's self-destruction and stop Shocker from arming their latest weapon. Not only that, they must rescue Tachibana and the racing club, who have been abducted by Shocker's minions.
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Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Title: Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Character: Kazuya Taki
Released: March 17, 1972
Type: Movie
Professor Daidōji has developed a gravity machine called the GX Device. Unfortunately, Shocker wants it; so they attack the professor and destroy his laboratory, but come home empty-handed. Shocker's agents find out that the plans for the GX Device are with Daidōji's daughter, who is celebrating her birthday. Now the Kamen Riders, along with FBI agent Kazuya Taki, must protect Daidōji's daughter and prevent Shocker from obtaining the plans.
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Go Go Kamen Rider
Title: Go Go Kamen Rider
Character: Kazuya Taki
Released: July 18, 1971
Type: Movie
The Shocker Organization sends two of its Inhumanoids to destroy an atomic plant, but their plan is foiled by an invisible barrier that surrounds the complex. Because of this, they abduct a top soccer player and convert him into Tokageron, a lizard Inhumanoid capable of kicking a 5 kg bomb to destroy the plant's barrier. Kamen Rider must once again combat the Shocker and prevent them from destroying the atomic plant.
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Title: Kamen Rider
Character: Taki Kazuya
Released: April 3, 1971
Type: TV
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.
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Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate
Title: Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate
Released: October 17, 1970
Type: Movie
An undercover cop insinuates himself into a yakuza family. Managing to avert an assassination attack on the boss he is assigned to kill a rival boss.