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Karate for Life (1977)

Original title: 空手バカ一代

1977-05-14 · 1h 31m · JA
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The last of the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy. Oyama takes a job as a professional wrestler in Okinawa, but when he discovers that he is expected to take a dive, he quits in disgust. However, when a friend finds herself in desperate need of medical supplies, Oyama steps back in the ring to raise the money—but will he be able to follow the script this time?

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Kazuhiko YamaguchiDirector

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Sonny ChibaSonny ChibaSensei Masutatsu OyamaHideo MurotaHideo MurotaMasaru ShigaMasaru ShigaMasashi IshibashiMasashi IshibashiYoko NatsukiYoko NatsukiHiroshi NawaHiroshi NawaAsao UchidaAsao UchidaKōjirō HongōKōjirō Hongō

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Martial artsKarate

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Genre affinityActionTheme affinityMartial Arts · KaratePacingActionDirector preference358461Actor preference78920 · 210088 · 335808Country preferenceJp

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What is Karate for Life about?

The last of the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy. Oyama takes a job as a professional wrestler in Okinawa, but when he discovers that he is expected to take a dive, he quits in disgust. However, when a friend finds herself in desperate need of medical supplies, Oyama steps back in the ring to raise the money—but will he be able to follow the script this time?

How long is Karate for Life?

Karate for Life has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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