Member GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG Posted July 23, 2011 Member Share Posted July 23, 2011 I have been re-watching many of Sony Chiba's period-piece masterpieces. Sony IMO is one of the greatest actors and directors of this aspect of Japanese cinema. I would like to hear of your favorites movies in this style that Sony made. GD Y-Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted July 25, 2011 Member Share Posted July 25, 2011 Definitely when he played Yagyu Jubei! That to me was Chiba at his Best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TheDenizen Posted July 26, 2011 Member Share Posted July 26, 2011 Shogun's Samurai (aka Yagyu Clan Conspiracy) and Samurai Reincarnation (aka Makai Tensho) are two of Chiba's best period flicks IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaolivevil Posted July 26, 2011 Member Share Posted July 26, 2011 Kage No Gundan series. Great stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sony's greatest for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gaijin84 Posted July 27, 2011 Member Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sony's greatest for sure... I always preferred the WEGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I always preferred the WEGA You diss my TV? You must be tired of living! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Takuma Posted July 28, 2011 Member Share Posted July 28, 2011 I always preferred the WEGA Tell that bitch who sent you how sorry I am I can no longer be her friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member soulborn Posted July 28, 2011 Member Share Posted July 28, 2011 I like Shoguns Ninja, Roaring fire and Time slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member chanbara Posted July 29, 2011 Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've always thought Chiba-san was at his best in Japanese period films and TV shows. Not only is his larger than life persona perfectly suited for noble samurai and lethal ninja roles, but his skills with a sword (which are second only to the great Tomisaburo Wakayama) far outweigh his karate skills. His greatest role is without question Jubei Yagyu which he played an amazing 96 times on screen (2 feature films, 91 TV episodes, 1 TV movie, 2 direct-to-DVD movies), as well as on stage (in the theatrical version of "Samurai Reincarnation"). All in all Chiba appeared in 30 period movies (11 feature films, 11 TV movies, 8 direct-to-DVD movies), and 300 hour-long period TV episodes playing samurai, ninja, or yakuza. My personal favorites are "The Yagyu Conspiracy" (both the film and TV series), "Samurai Reincarnation", "Yagyu Jubei Abaretabi", "Shadow Warriors III", "Shadow Warriors II", "Shogun's Shadow", "Hunter in the Dark", "Tokugawa Buraicho", and "Takeda Shingen". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JimPV Posted July 30, 2011 Member Share Posted July 30, 2011 Tell that bitch who sent you how sorry I am I can no longer be her friend. Classic line...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Tosh Posted July 30, 2011 Member Share Posted July 30, 2011 I've always thought Chiba-san was at his best in Japanese period films and TV shows. Not only is his larger than life persona perfectly suited for noble samurai and lethal ninja roles, but his skills with a sword (which are second only to the great Tomisaburo Wakayama) far outweigh his karate skills. I don't know, Chiba might not be the flashiest guy but you can tell he has real skills and some serious power, I'm not sure how updated this list is - Ninjutsu - 4th Dan Goju-ryu karate - 2nd Dan Judo - 2nd Dan Kendo - 1st Dan Shorinji Kempo - 1st Dan Kyokushin karate - 4th Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted August 1, 2011 Member Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've always thought Chiba-san was at his best in Japanese period films and TV shows. Not only is his larger than life persona perfectly suited for noble samurai and lethal ninja roles, but his skills with a sword (which are second only to the great Tomisaburo Wakayama) far outweigh his karate skills. His greatest role is without question Jubei Yagyu chanbara: Great Post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigrogie Posted August 1, 2011 Member Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've always thought Chiba-san was at his best in Japanese period films and TV shows. Not only is his larger than life persona perfectly suited for noble samurai and lethal ninja roles, but his skills with a sword (which are second only to the great Tomisaburo Wakayama) far outweigh his karate skills. His greatest role is without question Jubei Yagyu which he played an amazing 96 times on screen (2 feature films, 91 TV episodes, 1 TV movie, 2 direct-to-DVD movies), as well as on stage (in the theatrical version of "Samurai Reincarnation"). All in all Chiba appeared in 30 period movies (11 feature films, 11 TV movies, 8 direct-to-DVD movies), and 300 hour-long period TV episodes playing samurai, ninja, or yakuza. My personal favorites are "The Yagyu Conspiracy" (both the film and TV series), "Samurai Reincarnation", "Yagyu Jubei Abaretabi", "Shadow Warriors III", "Shadow Warriors II", "Shogun's Shadow", "Hunter in the Dark", "Tokugawa Buraicho", and "Takeda Shingen". I agree. I much prefer Chiba in his samurai/ninja TV series & movies than his karate movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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