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Black Belt (2007 Film)
''Black Belt'' (2007), known as in Japan, is a Japanese film directed by Shunichi Nagasaki. It focuses mainly on the martial art of Karate. It is notable for excluding the usual exaggerations of the genre. The lead roles were played by karate experts, and no special effects were used. Plot The events take place in 1932 in Japanese-occupied Manchuria, in which the corrupt leaders of the Japanese army are trying to take over all the Karate dojos /training halls for their own benefit. The master Eiken Shibahara (Yosuke Natsuki), from one of these dojo located on the southernmost Japanese island of Kyushu, dies before passing on the Kuroobi/ black belt to his successor. Three of his pupils: Taikan (Tatsuya Naka 7th Dan JKA Shotokan karate), Giryu (Akihito Yagi 7th Dan Meibukan Gōjū-ryū Karate) and Choei (Yuji Suzuki, 1st Dan Kyokushin karate), have the task of deciding amongst themselves who deserves it most. After they bury their master, they are forced to leave the dojo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunichi Nagasaki
is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Filmography Director *1982 in film, 1982 ''Yamiutsu shinzo (1982 film), Yamiutsu shinzo'' a.k.a. ''Heart, Beating in the Dark'' *1988 in film, 1988 ''Rock yo shizukani nagareyo'' *1988 in film, 1988 ''Yojo no jidai'' *1989 in film, 1989 ''Yuwakusha'' a.k.a. ''The Enchantment'' *1992 in film, 1992 ''Saigo no drive'' *1993 in film, 1993 ''Nurse Call'' *1996 in film, 1996 ''Romansu'' a.k.a. ''Some Kinda Love'' *1998 in film, 1998 ''Doggusu'' a.k.a. ''Dogs'' *1999 in film, 1999 ''Shikoku (film), Shikoku'' *2001 in film, 2001 ''Yawaraka na hou'' a.k.a. ''A Tender Place'' *2005 in film, 2005 ''Yamiutsu shinzo (2005 film), Yamiutsu shinzo'' a.k.a. ''Heart, Beating in the Dark'' *2005 in film, 2005 ''8-gatsu no Kurisumasu'' (Christmas in August) *2007 in film, 2007 ''Black Belt (2007 film), Black Belt'' Known in Japan as Kuro-Obi【黒帯】. *2022 ''How to Find Happiness'' References External links * Japanese film directors L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |