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Bodyguard Kiba (1993): Cast & Plot

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Bodyguard Kiba is a 1993 action film directed by Takashi Miike, starring Ren Osugi, Daisuke Nagakura and Masaru Matsuda. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Bodyguard Kiba (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Takashi Miike
Genre
Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
KSS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bodyguard Kiba About?

The premise of Bodyguard Kiba without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Naoto Kiba takes on the task of protecting thug Junpei who embezzled 500 million yen from Okinawa’s largest gangster gangs, Soryu-kai.

Bodyguard Kiba Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Bodyguard Kiba Cast

Ren Osugi leads the cast, with Daisuke Nagakura and Masaru Matsuda. Directed by Takashi Miike; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Bodyguard Kiba Plot Summary

What happens in Bodyguard Kiba from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Okinawa, a bold but reckless theft pulls Junpei, a low‑level yakuza of the Soryu Group, into a web of danger that only deepens after a brutal turn of events. As he makes off with 500 million yen on the way to a heroin deal, a police raid crashes the plan and lands him in prison for five years. The years behind bars don’t dampen his resolve, and upon release he hatches a risky scheme to reclaim the loot, locate his girlfriend Yoko, and vanish for good. To pull it off, he hires an almost legendary bodyguard, Kiba of the Kaito Karate dojo, offering five million yen to escort him.

Full summary

The whole story of Bodyguard Kiba, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bodyguard Kiba?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the yakuza member who hires Kiba as a bodyguard?

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FAQ

Bodyguard Kiba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bodyguard Kiba, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bodyguard Kiba?

Bodyguard Kiba runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Bodyguard Kiba released?

Bodyguard Kiba was released on June 25, 1993.

Who directed Bodyguard Kiba?

Bodyguard Kiba was directed by Takashi Miike.

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Who is in the cast of Bodyguard Kiba?

Bodyguard Kiba stars Ren Osugi, Daisuke Nagakura and Masaru Matsuda, among 8 credited actors.

Does Bodyguard Kiba have a post-credit scene?

No. Bodyguard Kiba has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bodyguard Kiba in?

The original language of Bodyguard Kiba is Japanese.

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