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Karate for Life (1977)
Karate baka ichidai (original title)

91 min  -  Action | Biography | Drama
7.2
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This movie is based on the true life story of a Korean fighter named Choi Bae-dal (who later changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama), the founder of Kyokushin Karate in Japan.

Director:

Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

Stars:

Sonny Chiba, Kôjirô Hongô and Hideo Murota
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Cast

Cast overview:
Sonny Chiba ...
Sensei Masutatsu Oyama
Kôjirô Hongô Kôjirô Hongô
Hideo Murota Hideo Murota
Masaru Shiga Masaru Shiga
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This movie is based on the true life story of a Korean fighter named Choi Bae-dal (who later changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama), the founder of Kyokushin Karate in Japan.

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Korean | Japan | Karate | Blood | Martial Artist  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Also Known As:

Karate baka ichidai See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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This movie is based on the true life story of Choi Bae-dal (who later changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama), the founder of Kyokushin Karate. See more »

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Follows Karate Bullfighter (1977) See more »