Eiji Gō, an influential figure in Japanese cinema, made his mark in the 1960s and 1970s with a series of compelling performances. He is known for his role in The Warped Ones (1960), where he embodies the rebellious spirit of youth in post-war Japan. Gō also appears in the Stray Cat Rock series, including Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal (1970) and Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 (1971), showcasing his ability to navigate the gritty landscapes of exploitation cinema. His work in The Bodyguard (1973) further cements his status as a notable actor in the realm of cult films.
Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71
The film follows a hippie community lead by Yoshitaro. They decide to leave their trailer in Shinjuku and travel to countryside by bicycle to save their friend Furiko who has been falsely accused for murder. The real killer – although it was mainly self defense – is Furiko’s boyfried Takaaki who is being controlled by his politician father. Takaaki would rather live free as a hippie, but his father is forcing him to become a businessman.
