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Karate for Life (1977)
91 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Karate for Life (1977)

91 min | Action, Biography, Drama

This movie is based on the true life story of a Korean fighter named Choi Bae-dal (who later changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama), the founder of Kyokushin Karate in Japan.

Director

Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

Writers

Masahiro Kakefuda (screenplay) | Ikki Kajiwara (manga) | Jirô Tsunoda (manga) | Jôya Kagemaru (manga) (as Joya Kagemaru)

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Updated May 14, 1977

Release date

May 14, 1977 (Japan)

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13 cast members

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