IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > Kill or Be Killed (1980)

Kill or Be Killed (1980) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
3.9/10   140 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 18% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Contact:
View company contact information for Karate Killer on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
28 August 1980 (Australia) more
Genre:
Tagline:
The Greatest Hollywood Martial-Arts Movie ever Made! more
Plot:
Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in an isolated locale... more | add synopsis
User Reviews:
worth watching for the the bad acting and its unintentional comedic value more (14 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
James Ryan ... Steve Hunt
Charlotte Michelle ... Olga
Norman Coombes ... Baron von Rudloff
Daniel DuPlessis ... Chico
Raymond Ho-Tong ... Miyagi
Ed Kannemeyer ... Ruell
Douglas Baggott ... Luke
Stuart Parker
Jorg Henrichsen
Steve Coetzer
Klaus Zungler
Phillip Gerber
Bevan Bagott ... Karateka
Ian Bell ... Karateka
Pieter Burger ... Karateka
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Karate Killer (USA)
Karate Olympia (South Africa: English title)
more
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Filmed in 1977, the film was released three years later to capitalize on the martial arts genre that was sweeping the USA at the time. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Several times the lips don't match the words spoken, probably due to language dubbing. more
Movie Connections:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
2 out of 2 people found the following review useful.
worth watching for the the bad acting and its unintentional comedic value, 15 April 2007
8/10
Author: disdressed12 from Canada

i liked this movie,mainly just because of its entertainment value.there are some pretty funny moments,most of them unintentional,i imagine.it is also not very politically correct compared to most of todays movies.if you go into this movie expecting good acting,i think you will be disappointed.but,the movie does have some pretty good martial arts fighting scenes,though at times they are ridiculously absurd and unrealistic.i did like the different fighting styles shown in the movie.the sound effects are horrible,yet are great for their comedic value.the movie is very low budget and the plot is almost non existent.but for action and comedy,you can't go wrong with this movie.it is a classic and very hard to find,but if you come across it, you will likely be very amused,at the least.based on the fight scenes and the comedic value,i give "Kill or be Killed" 8/10*

Was the above review useful to you?
more (14 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Kill or Be Killed (1980)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
WEHT James Ryan kamikaze-4
Kill or Be Killed on DVD/VHS? night_is_silent
The Ladies Punster-1
Nazi Midget! repo_jake-1
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Bloodsport Game of Death Balls of Fury Enter the Dragon No Retreat, No Surrender
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb South Africa section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.