The Bodyguard
1973, Japanese. Directed by Ryuichi Takamori.
Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!
Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She seems to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be?
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Karate Kiba: watch order
Cast & crew
- Ryuichi TakamoriDirector
- Sonny ChibaNaoto Kiba
- Mari AtsumiReiko Miwa
- Rinichi YamamotoTakeshi Kumazawa
- Eiji GōToru Kumazawa
- Hideo MurotaBlack April Hijacker
- Yayoi WatanabeMaki
- Hatsue TonookaStripper
- Rikiya YasuokaDubhe
- Takashi HioAlkaid Hoshino
- Kinji TakinamiShigeru Kumazawa
- Hajime KuboAyuta
- Toshiyuki TsuchiyamaAlioth
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1973
- Original title
- ボディガード牙
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryuzo Nakanishi
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The Bodyguard: quick answers
What comes after The Bodyguard?
Next in the series: Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973).
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How long is The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Bodyguard have a post-credits scene?
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The Bodyguard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bodyguard is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bodyguard on?
The Bodyguard isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bodyguard?
If you liked The Bodyguard, try Assassination Games, Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Revenge of the Ninja.
Who directed The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard (1973) was directed by Ryuichi Takamori and stars Sonny Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Rinichi Yamamoto.