The Rugby Star
May 15, 1976 · 1h 28m
Director
Akira ShimizuOverview
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.
Cast of The Rugby Star
Crew of The Rugby Star
About The Rugby Star
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 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…
When was The Rugby Star released?
The Rugby Star was released on May 15, 1976.
How long is The Rugby Star?
The Rugby Star runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed The Rugby Star?
The Rugby Star was directed by Akira Shimizu.
Who is in the cast of The Rugby Star?
The cast of The Rugby Star includes Jirô Chiba, Koji Nanjo, Kentaro Maki, Gō Ibuki and Shiro Kishibe.