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Karate Bullfighter (1975)

Movie ★ 6.7 85 min

Action Drama

Sonny Chiba plays Kyokushin Karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, who unexpectedly arrives at a karate tournament in rags, but wins the tournament. After turning down the chance to fight at future tournaments he returns to his simple village life. He reluctantly returns to karate for a final showdown against the students of a rival school.

Kazuhiko Yamaguchi Director Norifumi Suzuki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1975
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0165348
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Cast

Sonny Chiba Sonny Chiba Sensei Masutatsu Oyama Jirô Chiba Jirô Chiba Shogo Ariake Kenji Imai Kenji Imai Masashi Ishibashi Masashi Ishibashi Nanba Mikio Narita Mikio Narita Nakasone Yumi Takigawa Yumi Takigawa Chiako Katsumasa Uchida Katsumasa Uchida Gen Etsuko Shihomi Etsuko Shihomi Geisha Hideo Murota Hideo Murota

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Frequently asked questions

What is Karate Bullfighter about?
Sonny Chiba plays Kyokushin Karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, who unexpectedly arrives at a karate tournament in rags, but wins the tournament. After turning down the chance to fight at future tournaments he returns to his simple village life. He reluctantly returns to karate for a final showdown against the students of a rival school.
Who directed Karate Bullfighter?
Karate Bullfighter was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Karate Bullfighter?
Karate Bullfighter stars Sonny Chiba, Jirô Chiba, Kenji Imai, Masashi Ishibashi.
When was Karate Bullfighter released?
Karate Bullfighter is a 1975 action, drama film.
Where can I watch Karate Bullfighter?
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