Karate Bear Fighter (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, Karate Bear Fighter is an action and adventure film directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Masutatsu Oyama is recruited by his former Army friend to work for a crew of gangsters, but when they kill both his girlfriend and his best friend, Oyama flees away to a small town where he both learns lessons in martial arts philosophy from a wandering master and helps a young boy take on a challenge to fight a ferocious captured bear to win money for the boy's injured father.
Who’s in it. Karate Bear Fighter stars Sonny Chiba as Mas Oyama, Yutaka Nakajima as Sumiko, Yumi Takigawa as Chiako and Hideo Murota, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Karate Bear Fighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Bear Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate Bear Fighter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karate Bear Fighter (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karate Bear Fighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karate Bear Fighter worth watching?
- Karate Bear Fighter holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karate Bear Fighter?
- Karate Bear Fighter stars Sonny Chiba, Yutaka Nakajima, Yumi Takigawa, Hideo Murota and Mikio Narita.
- When was Karate Bear Fighter released?
- Karate Bear Fighter was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.