The Rugby Star
Originally released in 1976. The Rugby Star is a action/comedy film. directed by Akira Shimizu. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jirô Chiba, Koji Nanjo, and Kentaro Maki
Synopsis
The success of Truck Yaro (1975-1979) initiated a whole load of movies that put "Yaro" in their title, including this semi-bonkers sports comedy/drama. Sonny Chiba's brother Jiro Chiba stars as a Rugby player whose team must find a way to beat the opponent. It's a standard storyline without any major surprises, but works surprisingly well. Training scenes are relatively nuts; much better than the actual matches actually, which tend to go on forever. There is no sex, nudity or graphic violence, making this a family friendly affair. Sonny Chiba appears for about 7 minutes during the last third as a truck driver who comes to Jiro's rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rugby Star about?
The success of Truck Yaro (1975-1979) initiated a whole load of movies that put "Yaro" in their title, including this semi-bonkers sports comedy/drama. Sonny Chiba's brother Jiro Chiba stars as a R...
Who directed The Rugby Star?
The Rugby Star was directed by Akira Shimizu.
How long is The Rugby Star?
The Rugby Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Rugby Star released?
The Rugby Star was released on May 15, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rugby Star?
The main cast of The Rugby Star includes Jirô Chiba, Koji Nanjo, Kentaro Maki, Gō Ibuki, Shiro Kishibe.