The Karate(1974)
ザ・カラテ
The Karate Synopsis
Bronson Lee, a Japanese-American raised by his grandma in the harsh, poverty-stricken desert Southwest, returns to Japan to demonstrate his mastery of karate by entering the tournament that will determine the first World Karate Champion.
The Karate (1974) is a action and drama film directed by Yukio Noda, released on June 15, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Tadashi Yamashita, Yoko Horikoshi, Shingo Yamashiro and Masafumi Suzuki. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Yukio Noda
- Writers:
- Masakazu Shimura, Kōji Takada
- Producers:
- Yukio Imakawa, Masao Satô
- Cinematographer:
- Toshio Masuda
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Karate (1974) Trailer
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The Karate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tadashi Yamashita
as Bronson Lee
- Yoko Horikoshi
Yoko Horikoshi
as Shinobu Suzuki
Shingo Yamashiro
as Mihira
Masafumi Suzuki
as Masafumi Suzuki
Shunji Sasaki
as Keima Tadashi
- Steve Fisher
Steve Fisher
as Joe Gonzales
- Dale Ferguson
Dale Ferguson
as Willy Zhang
- Hiroshi Ebie
Hiroshi Ebie
as Tiger Blue
Seizō Fukumoto
as Akama
Masataka Iwao
as Okura
Ryuji Katagiri
as Sagara
Eizō Kitamura
as Kazunori Tokaibayashi
Key crew
Directed by Yukio Noda, written by Masakazu Shimura and Kōji Takada, produced by Yukio Imakawa and Masao Satô.
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The Karate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Karate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Karate online?
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The Karate (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Karate?
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The main cast of The Karate (1974) includes Tadashi Yamashita, Yoko Horikoshi, Shingo Yamashiro, Masafumi Suzuki and Shunji Sasaki. The film was directed by Yukio Noda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Karate released?
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The Karate was released on June 15, 1974 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Karate worth watching?
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The Karate (1974) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Karate?
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Yes. The official The Karate trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.