The Rugby Star
Storyline
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rugby Star released?+
The Rugby Star was released on May 15, 1976.
Who directed The Rugby Star?+
The Rugby Star was directed by Akira Shimizu.
Who stars in The Rugby Star?+
The main cast of The Rugby Star includes Jirô Chiba, Koji Nanjo, Kentaro Maki, Gō Ibuki.
How long is The Rugby Star?+
The Rugby Star has a runtime of 1h 28m.
What genre is The Rugby Star?+
The Rugby Star is classified as Action, Comedy.
What is the rating of The Rugby Star?+
The Rugby Star has an average audience rating of 10.0 out of 10, based on 1 votes.
How to watch The Rugby Star online?+
The Rugby Star (1976) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
Is The Rugby Star available on any streaming platform?+
The Rugby Star is not available on streaming platforms yet. We track its OTT and streaming release, so check back for updates on where it will be available online.
What is the OTT release date of The Rugby Star?+
The Rugby Star had its theatrical/initial release on May 15, 1976. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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