The Karate Killers (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1967, The Karate Killers is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Barry Shear, running about 90 minutes. “A new U.N.C.L.E. thriller !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. International spies Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn) and Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum) travel around the globe in an effort to track down a secret formula that was divided into four parts and left by a dying scientist with his four of five daughters, all of whom live in different countries. His widow, Amanda, is murdered at the beginning by the counter-spies of the organization THRUSH. Evil THRUSH agent Randolph also wants the formula, and is aided by his karate-chopping henchmen.
Who’s in it. The Karate Killers stars Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo, David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin, Joan Crawford as Amanda True and Curd Jürgens as Carl van Kesser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Karate Killers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Karate Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Karate Killers 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 The Karate Killers (1967)?
- In US, The Karate Killers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Karate Killers worth watching?
- The Karate Killers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Karate Killers?
- The Karate Killers stars Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Joan Crawford, Curd Jürgens and Herbert Lom.
- When was The Karate Killers released?
- The Karate Killers was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.