5 Movies Starring Shin'ichi Chiba

Message from Space

Message from Space

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-10-30

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.1 (747 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Cast:

Writer:

Kinji Fukasaku (story)

Shètarè Ishinomori (story)

Hirè Matsuda

Masahiro Noda (story)

Fullplot:

In this Star Wars take-off, the peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother (played a comic actor in drag) rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

Samurai Reincarnation

Samurai Reincarnation

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1981-06-06

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

122 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (575 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Cast:

Writer:

Kinji Fukasaku

Tatsuo Nogami

Fètarè Yamada (novel)

Fullplot:

After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage. He is Shito: he brings to life a woman who was abused by her husband, two swordsmen who want to prove their skill, and a young man yearning for love. Shito leads them in attacks on people powerless in the face of such spirits. It's up to Jubei, the son of one of the resurrected swordsmen, to seek out a maker of swords who can fashion him with a weapon that will kill the undead. Showdowns loom.

Legend of Eight Samurai

Legend of Eight Samurai

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-10

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

133 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (687 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Fullplot:

Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

Legend of Eight Samurai

Legend of Eight Samurai

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-10

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

133 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (688 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Fullplot:

Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

Message from Space

Message from Space

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-10-30

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.1 (744 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Cast:

Writer:

Kinji Fukasaku (story)

Shètarè Ishinomori (story)

Hirè Matsuda

Masahiro Noda (story)

Fullplot:

In this Star Wars take-off, the peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother (played a comic actor in drag) rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

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