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Release Year1975
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes14
DirectorKazuhiko Yamaguchi
WritersNorifumi Suzuki
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsKarate Bullfighter
About Karate Bullfighter
Sonny Chiba plays Kyokushin Karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, who unexpectedly arrives at a karate tournament in rags, but wins the tournament. After turning down the chance to fight at future tournaments he returns to his simple village life. He reluctantly returns to karate for a final showdown against the students of a rival school.
Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, Karate Bullfighter leans on a strong ensemble — Sonny Chiba, Jirô Chiba, Kenji Imai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1975.
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