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He starred in the 1961 science fiction movie Invasion of the Neptune Men and the first Kinji Fukasaku film, Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley, which marked the beginning of a long series of collaborations for the two. Over the next decade, he was cast primarily in crime thrillers.
Aug 20, 2021 · A tribute to the legendary Japanese martial arts star Sonny Chiba, who died in 2021. From his iconic role as The Street Fighter to his cult classics like Wolf Guy and Karate Bullfighter, here are his best films to watch.
Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part I - Encounter (2024) 10 Videos. 39 Photos. Sonny Chiba was born as Sadao Maeda in Fukuoka, Japan on January 22, 1939. His father was a military test pilot. During his youth, he had an interest in both theater & gymnastics.
Sonny Chiba (born January 23, 1939 - August 19, 2021), also known as Shin'ichi Chiba, was a Japanese actor and martial artist. Chiba was one of the first actors to achieve stardom through his skills in martial arts, initially in Japan and later before an international audience.
Oct 18, 2021 · A list of the top 11 films featuring the legendary martial arts star Sonny Chiba, from his classic roles in "The Street Fighter" and "Kill Bill" to his later collaborations with Takashi Miike. Learn about his influence, his black belts, and his memorable fights in this ranking by Rotten Tomatoes score.
Jun 5, 2022 · Sonny Chiba was a massively influential Japanese actor, who starred in more than 125 films for the production company Toei Studios over his sixty-year career. Sonny passed away in August 2021, but left behind a lasting legacy in the cinema world.
However, his breakthrough role was in the 1974 film The Street Fighter. Before retiring, Chiba had also appeared in a number of English language American films, including Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift (2006).
