The Killing Machine
少林寺拳法
Synopsis
Mr. Soh, a righteous man with a cold stare and fists of steel, returns to a lawless post-war Japan in 1946. He protects the weak, defends the poor and knocks some good sense into friends and enemies alike. Rapists and gangsters get the worst of it, as Mr. Soh builds up his school on the island of Shikoku.
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Sonny Chiba
Doshin So
Yutaka Nakajima
Kiku Sakamoto
Makoto Satō
Kentaro Otaki
Naoya Makoto
Hiroshi Tomoda
Sanae Kitabayashi
Kino Nakano
Akiko Mori
Masako
Asao Koike
Rikiya Yasuoka
Etsuko Shihomi
Miho Tomoda
Hiroshi Nawa
Akira Ōizumi
Hōsei Komatsu
Sakai Osa
Kyōichi Satō
Kaga
Genji Kawai
Murayama Senzo
Junichi Tatsu
Miyoshi Bungo
Kazuhide Haruta
Michiomi Nakano
Kinji Takinami
Rikiya Yasuoka
Takehara
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norifumi Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Matsumoto
- Original Title
- 少林寺拳法
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norifumi Suzuki
Isao Matsumoto
Department Leadership Roster
Isao Matsumoto
Writer
Norifumi Suzuki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Machine about?
Mr. Soh, a righteous man with a cold stare and fists of steel, returns to a lawless post-war Japan in 1946. He protects the weak, defends the poor and knocks some good sense into friends and enemies alike. Rapists and gangsters get the worst of it, as Mr. Soh builds up his school on the island of Shikoku.
Who directed The Killing Machine?
The Killing Machine was directed by Norifumi Suzuki.
Who stars in The Killing Machine?
The principal cast of The Killing Machine includes Sonny Chiba, Yutaka Nakajima, Makoto Satō, Naoya Makoto, Sanae Kitabayashi.
When was The Killing Machine released and how long is it?
The Killing Machine was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.