The Bodyguard
Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!
1973 · 1h 28m · R Action, Thriller
Overview
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?
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