"The Street Fighter" is a 1974 martial arts film directed by Gordon Hessler. It stars Sonny Chiba as a skilled fighter named Takuma Tsurugi, who is hired to rescue a kidnapped woman. The film is known for its intense fight scenes and Chiba's impressive martial arts skills, which helped popularize the genre. The movie is notable for its portrayal of karate and judo, showcasing various fighting techniques. It gained a cult following and contributed to the rise of martial arts films in the 1970s, influencing later works in the genre and inspiring video games like the Street Fighter series.