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1977

Karate for Life

Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

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?

Duration

1h 31m

Released

May 14, 1977

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6.7

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Cast12

  • Sonny Chiba
  • Hideo Murota
  • Masaru Shiga
  • Masashi Ishibashi
  • Yoko Natsuki
  • Hiroshi Nawa
  • Asao Uchida
  • Kōjirō Hongō
  • Takashi Hio

Part ofThe Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy

Includes Karate Bear Fighter (1975), Karate Bullfighter (1975), and Karate for Life (1977).

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