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Yasuaki Kurata

(born 1946-03-20), 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. Kurata's home town is Sakura-mura, Niihari District, Ibaraki (now part of Tsukuba). Having studied performing arts at Nihon University and Toei Theater School, he began to work as an actor in the late 1960s. In 1971, Kurata made his Hong Kong debut in the Shaw Brothers Studio kung-fu movie Angry Guest (悪客). Since then he has appeared in numerous other films and TV series within the genre.. In addition to his work as an actor, Kurata runs the stunt agency Kurata Promotion (established 1976 under the name Kurata Action Club), teaches at a private college (the University of Creation, Art, Music & Social Work),, is chief advisor to the All Japan Nunchaku League, and in 2004 published a book, .
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Horror Movies Starring Yasuaki Kurata

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Legend Of Seven Monks (Full Sub)
Directed By: Kenji Tanigaki
DVD Release Date: 2007
MPAA Rating: Rated: NR (Not Rated)

Two of the greatest names in the world of Japanese Action Cinema are reunited in the latest film from Japan's action maestro, Kenji Tanigaki. One is "the streetfighter" himself Sonny J.J. Chiba most recently seen in Kill Bill, while the other is Yasuaki Kurata from Fist of Legend, Legend of A Fighte... more information, reviews and movie clips of Legend Of Seven Monks (Full Sub)
The Seventh Curse
Directed By: Ngai Kai Lam
DVD Release Date: 2001
MPAA Rating: Rated: NR (Not Rated)

A standout "midnight movie" thrill-fest from Hong Kong circa 1986. Everything under the sun comes rushing at us at 90 miles an hour. It begins as a cop action film but quickly becomes a globetrotting supernatural adventure set in jungle Thailand. A traveling scientist witnesses a savage native ritua... more information, reviews and movie clips of The Seventh Curse
The Seventh Curse
Directed By: Ngai Kai Lam
DVD Release Date: 2001
MPAA Rating: Rated: NR (Not Rated)

A standout "midnight movie" thrill-fest from Hong Kong circa 1986. Everything under the sun comes rushing at us at 90 miles an hour. It begins as a cop action film but quickly becomes a globetrotting supernatural adventure set in jungle Thailand. A traveling scientist witnesses a savage native ritua... more information, reviews and movie clips of The Seventh Curse
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