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Karate Killer (1976)
Kill or Be Killed (original title)

PG 90 min  -  Action | Drama | Sport  -   17 June 1976 (South Africa)
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Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in an isolated locale... See full summary »

Director:

Ivan Hall
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Cast

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

Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in an isolated locale. The two rivals then race to assemble the top competitors from around the world, with Steve Hunt being the most sought after fighter. Written by JD-2 <Badge19@hotmail.com>  

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Taglines:

Not just a challenge...the only way to survive! See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

South Africa | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(South Africa) See more »

Also Known As:

Chen il pugno che uccide See more »

Filming Locations:

South Africa

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

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. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Most of Steve's high jumps are just filmed with him jumping down and then played in reverse. See more »

Connections

Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 5 (1998) See more »