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The Decisive Power of Aikido (1975): Cast

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The Decisive Power of Aikido is a 1975 historical action film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, starring Jirô Chiba as Morihei Ueshiba, Sonny Chiba and Akira Shioji. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Decisive Power of Aikido (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Shigehiro Ozawa
Genres
History , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Decisive Power of Aikido About?

The premise of The Decisive Power of Aikido without spoilers.

The film chronicles the life of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, tracing his personal journey from early martial‑arts training to the moment he resolved to create a new discipline. It explores his motivations, the philosophies that shaped aikido, and the teachings he gathered from various masters.

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Cast & crew

The Decisive Power of Aikido Cast & Characters

Jirô Chiba leads the cast as Morihei Ueshiba, with Sonny Chiba and Akira Shioji. Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa; 34 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 Street Fighter’s Last Revenge, Return of the Street Fighter and The Street Fighter.

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The Decisive Power of Aikido Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Decisive Power of Aikido.

The Defensive Power of Aïkido (1975) Original Trailer [HD]
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The Decisive Power of Aikido Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Gekitotsu! Aikidô” and “The Defensive Power of Aikido”.

Also known as
  • Gekitotsu! Aikidô
  • The Defensive Power of Aikido
  • The Power of Aikido
  • 激突!合气道
  • 激突!合氣道

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The Decisive Power of Aikido FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Decisive Power of Aikido, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Decisive Power of Aikido?

The Decisive Power of Aikido runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Decisive Power of Aikido released?

The Decisive Power of Aikido was released on November 22, 1975.

Who directed The Decisive Power of Aikido?

The Decisive Power of Aikido was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.

More films by Shigehiro Ozawa

Who is in the cast of The Decisive Power of Aikido?

The Decisive Power of Aikido stars Jirô Chiba as Morihei Ueshiba, Sonny Chiba and Akira Shioji, among 34 credited actors.

Does The Decisive Power of Aikido have a post-credit scene?

No. The Decisive Power of Aikido has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Decisive Power of Aikido in?

The original language of The Decisive Power of Aikido is Japanese.

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