Karate for Life
空手バカ一代
Synopsis
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?
Part of the Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Kakefuda
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 空手バカ一代
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Masahiro Kakefuda, Ikki Kajiwara
Hajime Kaburagi
Yoshio Nakajima
Osamu Tanaka
Kazunori Ota
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Director
Kazunori Ota
Producer
Hiroshi Kitagawa
Production Design
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Masahiro Kakefuda
Screenplay
Yoshio Nakajima
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karate for Life
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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?
Who directed Karate for Life?
Karate for Life was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Karate for Life?
The principal cast of Karate for Life includes Sonny Chiba, Hideo Murota, Masaru Shiga, Masashi Ishibashi, Yoko Natsuki.
When was Karate for Life released and how long is it?
Karate for Life was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Karate for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karate for Life was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
Is Karate for Life based on a book or true story?
Karate for Life is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Ikki Kajiwara".