Le garde du corps (1973) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1973, Le garde du corps is an action and thriller film directed by Ryuichi Takamori, running about 88 minutes. “Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She seems to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be?

Who’s in it. Le garde du corps stars Sonny Chiba, Mari Atsumi, Ryôhei Uchida and Saburo Date, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Le garde du corps has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le garde du corps page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le garde du corps tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.