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Yasuaki Kurata

Yasuaki Kurata

Acting·1946·101 films

Yasuaki Kurata (born March 20, 1946), a.k.a David Kurata, is a Japanese actor specializing in action movies. An accomplished martial artist, he has dan ranks in karate (5th degree), judo (3rd degree), and aikido (2nd degree). He is perhaps best known for his extended battle against Jet Li in Fist of Legend and for his villainous role in So Close. He is fluent in Cantonese.…

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As Actor

Police Story
Police Story (1985)Passerby (uncredited)
Fist of Legend
Fist of Legend (1994)Fuimo Funakoshi
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)Chikaraishis Vater
Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)Kato Takatora
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)Takei
Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident (2009)Taro Watagawa
So Close
So Close (2002)Master
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)Parachute Assassin
Manhunt
Manhunt (2017)Hideo Sakaguchi
Eastern Condors
Eastern Condors (1987)Vietnamese Captain
Iceman: The Time Traveler
Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018)Bei Tiao
God of War
God of War (2017)Kumasawa
Golden Job
Golden Job (2018)Morimoto
The Return of Sister Street Fighter
The Return of Sister Street Fighter (1975)Go Kurosaki
The Seventh Curse
The Seventh Curse (1986)Captain Ho
Heroes of the East
Heroes of the East (1978)Takeno
Millionaires' Express
Millionaires' Express (1986)Japanese Ninja
Aces Go Places II
Aces Go Places II (1983)Bull
The Wrath of Vajra
The Wrath of Vajra (2013)Amano Kawao
The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon (2012)
The Brink
The Brink (2017)Chen Ding-Kui
Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread
Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread (1974)Shunsuke Tsubaki
The Executioner
The Executioner (1974)Kurayamada
The Empty Hands
The Empty Hands (2017)Akira Hirakawa
Bloodfight
Bloodfight (1989)Masahiko Kai
Eijanaika
Eijanaika (1981)Hanjiro
Fist of Unicorn
Fist of Unicorn (1973)Sun
Legend of a Fighter
Legend of a Fighter (1982)Teacher Kong Ho San
Dragon Princess
Dragon Princess (1976)Masahiko Okizaki
Samouraïs
Samouraïs (2002)Fujiwara Morio
The King of Boxers
The King of Boxers (1972)Tu Pien
Four Riders
Four Riders (1972)Lei Tai
Enter the Clones of Bruce
Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023)Self
Sword of Blood
Sword of Blood (2011)Genjiro Mishima
Conman in Tokyo
Conman in Tokyo (2000)Tetsuo
The Angry Guest
The Angry Guest (1972)Katsu
BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja
BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja (2019)Hyoe Isurugi
Fat Buddies
Fat Buddies (2018)
The Prodigal Boxer
The Prodigal Boxer (1972)Iron Hand Tan
Zodiac Killers
Zodiac Killers (1991)Ishikawa (cameo)
The One
The One (2017)新右卫门大师
GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious
GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious (2006)Kouichi Akashi
Anna in Kungfu-land
Anna in Kungfu-land (2003)Sword Shek
Ninja Thunderbolt
Ninja Thunderbolt (1984)
Carry On Hotel
Carry On Hotel (1988)Tomohara
Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist
Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist (1972)Cpt. Jai Tai
Black Panther
Black Panther (1973)Chang Hui-Feng
Knight Errant
Knight Errant (1973)Tetsuro
Ninja In The Deadly Trap
Ninja In The Deadly Trap (1981)Shi Ping-Wei, the Ninja Leader
Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja
Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja (1981)Lonely Winner
Deadly Life of a Ninja
Deadly Life of a Ninja (1983)Iga Ninja Leader
A Book of Heroes
A Book of Heroes (1986)Yamashita sensei
KIRI – Profession: Assassin
KIRI – Profession: Assassin (2015)Saburi
Secret of the Shaolin Poles
Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977)Tiger Lei (as Shoji Kurada)
Gold Snatchers
Gold Snatchers (1973)
Edge of Fury
Edge of Fury (1978)Mr King
Young Hero of Shaolin
Young Hero of Shaolin (1976)
The Legend of the Owl
The Legend of the Owl (1981)
Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?
Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger? (1976)Ryuzaki Tetsuji
Seven Days War
Seven Days War (1988)Sakai
Call Me Dragon
Call Me Dragon (1974)Panther / Leopard Head
Rage of Wind
Rage of Wind (1973)Taka
Win Them All
Win Them All (1973)Iron Fingers
Legend of Seven Monks
Legend of Seven Monks (2006)Santoku
Little Godfather from Hong Kong
Little Godfather from Hong Kong (1974)Sakada (Chong)
Yellow Dragon
Yellow Dragon (2003)Gouzaburo "Go" Azuma
Seven to One
Seven to One (1973)Nightclub Singer / Killer
A Gathering of Heroes
A Gathering of Heroes (1973)
Dark War
Dark War (2001)Chang
Fatal Strike
Fatal Strike (1974)
The Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle (1975)
A Girl Called Tigress
A Girl Called Tigress (1973)Chiau Kung
Impossible Woman
Impossible Woman (1983)
The Fists of Vengeance
The Fists of Vengeance (1974)Kiro-san
Kung Fu Inferno
Kung Fu Inferno (1973)Chiang Hung
Kung Fu Powerhouse
Kung Fu Powerhouse (1973)Tiger
The Magnificent 3
The Magnificent 3 (1980)Japanese tourist
V.I.P.
V.I.P. (1977)
Ferocious to Ferocious
Ferocious to Ferocious (1973)Yamada
Fists for Revenge
Fists for Revenge (1975)
Ninja Wars - BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja
Ninja Wars - BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja (2026)Hyoe Isurugi
Fighting Dragon
Fighting Dragon (1975)Lung Yen Fei (Dragon)
Quiet Don 11
Quiet Don 11 (2000)
Dragon Get Angry
Dragon Get Angry (2005)
Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.
Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.Ryuma Shiranui (Dragon)
The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER
The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER (1991)
Quiet Don 5
Quiet Don 5 (1993)
Ginza Midnight Story — Utopia 2
Ginza Midnight Story — Utopia 2 (2000)
Quiet Don 4
Quiet Don 4 (1992)
Quiet Don 3
Quiet Don 3 (1992)
Kanei Command Performance
Kanei Command Performance (1983)
The Fighting King
The Fighting King (1994)
Quiet Don 7
Quiet Don 7 (1995)
Quiet Don 6
Quiet Don 6 (1993)
Quiet Don 8
Quiet Don 8 (1996)
Quiet Don 9
Quiet Don 9 (1996)
Quiet Don 10
Quiet Don 10 (1996)
Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack
Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack (1992)
Ginza Midnight Story — Utopia
Ginza Midnight Story — Utopia (2000)
Fights of Fury
Fights of Fury (2004)
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief (1984)

As Writer

Yellow Dragon
Yellow Dragon (2003)