Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter

Year: 1974

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

CrimeActionEpic heroesIntense combat and martial artsViolent action guns and crime

Li Mansei, a champion martial‑arts fighter turned undercover operative, is seized by a ruthless drug lord. His sister, Li Koryu, a lethal warrior in her own right, enlists the help of his former school and the formidable Sonny Kawasaka, preparing for an all‑out showdown.

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Timeline & Setting – Sister Street Fighter (1974)

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Time period

Location

Club Mandarin, Central Export facilities, Li's restaurant, ballet studio

The story is set in a gritty urban landscape centered on Club Mandarin, a nightlife hub that doubles as a front for Central Export. Key scenes unfold at Tina’s uncle’s restaurant and at Shinobu Kojo’s ballet studio, which also serves as a cover for clandestine operations. The action culminates in perilous battles at a warehouse and a dungeon used by the criminal organization.

🏙️ Urban 🥋 Martial Arts 🕵️ Crime Network

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:14

Main Characters – Sister Street Fighter (1974)

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Tina

Lee Long’s sister who steps into the dangerous world of crime to continue the investigation. She is driven, resourceful, and capable in hand-to-hand combat, using martial arts to protect allies and uncover the truth.

🎯 Protagonist 🥋 Martial Arts 🔎 Investigator

Seiichi Hibiki (Sonny Chiba)

A shorinji kempo student who becomes an ally to Tina. He intervenes to rescue Fanny and later fights alongside Tina against Central Export’s minions, bringing street-level combat prowess and loyalty to the team.

🥋 Martial Arts 🤝 Ally

Li Mansei

Lee Long’s alias as a shorinji kempo champion and Hong Kong drug agent. His disappearance motivates Tina’s investigation, and he is eventually shown to be captive in Central Export’s dungeon.

🥋 Martial Arts 🕵️ Spy

Shinobu Kojo

Owner of the ballet studio and girlfriend of Sonny. She provides aid and sanctuary to Tina and Fanny, using her space as a safe point during the investigation.

🎭 Ballet 🥋 Martial Arts Ally

Emmy Kawasaki (Emi Hayakawa)

A sharp-minded ally who uncovers crucial clues and helps Tina piece together evidence. She navigates undercover work and assists in thwarting Central Export’s plans.

🔎 Investigator 🥋 Ally

Ryozo Hayashi

The operative who hires Hammerhead and orchestrates surveillance on the shorinji kempo school. He represents the ruthless leadership of Central Export and drives many confrontations.

🕵️ Spy 🗝️ Crime Lord

Tetsudo Fujita

Leader of the shorinji kempo school who serves as Tina’s ally within the martial arts community. He provides guidance and martial discipline to Tina and her friends.

🥋 Martial Arts Master

Shigetomi Kakuzaki (Kaki)

Leader of Central Export and the principal antagonist whose schemes and poison darts escalate the danger. He embodies the ruthless corporate villain who must be stopped.

🕷️ Villain

Jerry

Tina’s cousin who helps at the family restaurant and supports Tina’s mission from the periphery.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family 🍽️ Restaurant

Remi

Tina’s cousin who aids the investigation and provides emotional and logistical support as the danger grows.

👭 Family 🕵️ Ally

Lee Long

See Li Mansei; a prominent martial artist and agent whose disappearance kickstarts the story and whose fate drives Tina forward.

🧭 Detective 🥋 Martial Arts

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:14

Major Themes – Sister Street Fighter (1974)

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⚔️ Justice

Tina’s pursuit of justice against Central Export drives the plot, turning personal loss into resolve. Her martial arts skill is central to facing wave after wave of henchmen and rescuing allies. The film uses hard-honed combat and rescue missions to show courage under fire. The theme contrasts a girl's determination with the brutal underworld she confronts.

🔍 Conspiracy

Behind Central Export lies a tangled web of power and deceit, with leaders pulling strings from the shadows. Clues are scarce and loyalties shift as Tina pieces together the truth. The investigation travels from a restaurant to a warehouse and finally to a dungeon, exposing the scale and reach of the operation.

💪 Empowerment

Tina evolves from a capable investigator into a decisive combatant who takes control of dangerous situations. The narrative emphasizes female agency in a male-dominated underworld. Her resilience under torture, capture threats, and near-death moments highlights inner strength and resourcefulness.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:14

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