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...
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Title: Karate Killer (1976)
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Cast
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| James Ryan | ... | Steve Hunt | |
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Charlotte Michelle | ... | Olga |
| Norman Coombes | ... | Baron von Rudloff | |
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Danie Du Plessis | ... | Chico (as Daniel DuPlessis) |
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Raymond Ho-Tong | ... | Miyagi |
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Ed Kannemeyer | ... | Ruell |
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Douglas Baggott | ... | Luke |
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Stuart Parker | ||
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Jorg Henrichsen | ||
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Steve Coetzer | ||
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Klaus Zungler | ||
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Phillip Gerber | ||
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Bevan Bagott | ... | Karateka |
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Ian Bell | ... | Karateka |
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Pieter Burger | ... | Karateka |
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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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martial art | martial arts tournament | general | tournament | desert |Taglines:
Not just a challenge...the only way to survive! See more »Parents Guide:
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Originally released as "Kill or Be Killed," it was popular enough to spawn the sequel "Kill and Kill Again". See more »Goofs
Most of Steve's high jumps are just filmed with him jumping down and then played in reverse. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 June 1976 (South Africa) See more »Also Known As:
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This is a another martial arts movie in my case a true classic. I've always wanted to see this movie when I was younger, but when times have changed, this movie was listed as a "must see" I've looked at video stores in the past, and had no luck until five years later. I've gotten that chance to see it, and it was worth it! It wasn't as violent like most martial arts films, and usually actions are mostly louder than words. The scenes speak for themselves. The weapons scene was a must. I remembered the sword and kama(sickle) fight, at first, I thought they were axes. When I got a closer look, I knew better. It was worth the watch. Then it was the final fight. The most fun scene in my opinion. It was between the hero and the huge guy. The hero was very swift and very cunning. And liked when he laid that flying sidekick on that huge guy. That made the title the way it is; "KILL OR BE KILLED" I rather Kill! If you're slow, you'll be KILLED! Check it out while you still can. It's for the martial arts minded. Rating 2.5 out of 5 stars.