Soul of Chiba

From The Deuce

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Also Known As

• Soul of Bruce Lee

• Gekisatsu! Judo ken

Main Details

• Released in 1977

• 93 min

• Colour

• 2.35:1

• Production Co: Cines Inc

• Distibution Co: Toei Studios

Cast And Crew

• Directed by Yukio Noda
• Cinematography Katsuo Katsuki
• Music by Mitsuru Otani
• Written by Akio Osada
• Starring: Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Bolo Yeung, Tadashi Yamashita

Comments

Zero Woman director Yukio Noda’s legendary Thailand vacation also goes by the name Soul of Bruce Lee. Monkey fighters, electroshock karate training, slow mo fight scenes, Bolo Yeung and other things that make a good movie are all included. Nice soundtrack and a bit cheapish but fitting old school look as well. The english dub could be a bit confusing at times, though. I never really found out if the killer was “Someone” or ”Sam Wan”… Anyway, Shinichi Chiba stars, and karate cutie Etsuko Shihomi plays flute! Great film. - HungFist