Karate Bullfighter
"No one can touch this karate master... and live."
Originally released in 1975. Karate Bullfighter is a action/drama film. directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sonny Chiba, Jirô Chiba, and Kenji Imai
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Toei Company
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 tourn...
Who directed Karate Bullfighter?
Karate Bullfighter was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi.
How long is Karate Bullfighter?
Karate Bullfighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Karate Bullfighter released?
Karate Bullfighter was released on August 9, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Karate Bullfighter?
The main cast of Karate Bullfighter includes Sonny Chiba, Jirô Chiba, Kenji Imai, Masashi Ishibashi, Mikio Narita.