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Return of the Street Fighter (1974): Cast

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Return of the Street Fighter is a 1974 drama thriller directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, starring Sonny Chiba as Takuma Tsurugi, Takuzō Kawatani and Hiroshi Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Return of the Street Fighter (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Shigehiro Ozawa
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return of the Street Fighter About?

The premise of Return of the Street Fighter without spoilers.

Sonny Chiba reprises his iconic role as martial‑arts vigilante Takuma Tsurugi, returning to take on a Yakuza family suspected of siphoning charity funds to finance their operations. Both police and the syndicate clash with Tsurugi, yet his relentless fight remains focused squarely on the mob.

Return of the Street Fighter Themes & Keywords

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  • electrocution
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Cast & crew

Return of the Street Fighter Cast & Characters

Sonny Chiba leads the cast as Takuma Tsurugi, with Takuzō Kawatani and Hiroshi Tanaka as Isamu Otaguro. Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Shigehiro Ozawa

More films directed by Shigehiro Ozawa: Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist, The Decisive Power of Aikido, The Street Fighter’s Last Revenge and The Street Fighter.

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Videos

Return of the Street Fighter Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Return of the Street Fighter (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]
  • Teaser The Street Fighter Collection: Return Of The Street Fighter (1974) - Official Trailer

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FAQ

Return of the Street Fighter FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Return of the Street Fighter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Return of the Street Fighter?

Return of the Street Fighter runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Return of the Street Fighter released?

Return of the Street Fighter was released on April 27, 1974.

Who directed Return of the Street Fighter?

Return of the Street Fighter was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.

More films by Shigehiro Ozawa

Who is in the cast of Return of the Street Fighter?

Return of the Street Fighter stars Sonny Chiba as Takuma Tsurugi, Takuzō Kawatani and Hiroshi Tanaka as Isamu Otaguro, among 28 credited actors.

Does Return of the Street Fighter have a post-credit scene?

No. Return of the Street Fighter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Return of the Street Fighter in?

The original language of Return of the Street Fighter is Japanese.

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