Karate Killer (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1973, Karate Killer is an action and crime film directed by Ryuichi Takamori, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiba is back again, but this time he has fallen from grace and sent to prison for all the violent acts he has committed. Once he's out, he begins working as a bodyguard in a club that is crawling with gangsters.
Who’s in it. Karate Killer stars Sonny Chiba, Tsunehiko Watase, Maki Mizuhara and Hideo Murota, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Karate Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate Killer 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 Killer (1973)?
- In US, Karate Killer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Karate Killer worth watching?
- Karate Killer holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karate Killer?
- Karate Killer stars Sonny Chiba, Tsunehiko Watase, Maki Mizuhara, Hideo Murota and Etsuko Shihomi.
- When was Karate Killer released?
- Karate Killer was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.