The Karate 3
ザ・カラテ3 電光石火
Synopsis
This is the third and final film of the ZA KARATE trilogy. Tadashi Yamashita reprises his role as the Karate World Champion. Local Japanese karate schools are not happy that a Chinese master will take over the Japanese karate organization and will do everything they can to prevent it.
Part of the The Karate Trilogy
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Top Cast
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Tadashi Yamashita
Tadashi Yamashita
Shingo Yamashiro
Mihira
Yoko Horikoshi
Shinobu
Jimmy Yamashiro
Albert Taso
Masafumi Suzuki
Masafumi Suzuki
Gorian Huddert
Steve Fisher
Dale Ferguson
Men-Jo Chong
Shinji Oda
Yasumori Hikita
Ryuji Katagiri
Kaji
Michimaro Otabe
Kengo Gohara
Seizō Fukumoto
Numakura
Shunji Sasaki
Tamiya
Eizō Kitamura
Karasaki
Yoshimasa Sato
Taniguchi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yukio Noda
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōji Takada, Seiko Shimura
- Original Score
- Chumei Watanabe
- Original Title
- ザ・カラテ3 電光石火
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukio Noda
Kōji Takada, Seiko Shimura
Chumei Watanabe
Kenji Tsukagoshi
Isamu Ichida
Yukio Imakawa, Masao Satô
Department Leadership Roster
Yukio Noda
Director
Kōji Takada
Screenplay
Seiko Shimura
Screenplay
Kenji Tsukagoshi
Director of Photography
Yukio Imakawa
Producer
Masao Satô
Producer
Isamu Ichida
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Karate 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Karate 3 about?
This is the third and final film of the ZA KARATE trilogy. Tadashi Yamashita reprises his role as the Karate World Champion. Local Japanese karate schools are not happy that a Chinese master will take over the Japanese karate organization and will do everything they can to prevent it.
Who directed The Karate 3?
The Karate 3 was directed by Yukio Noda.
Who stars in The Karate 3?
The principal cast of The Karate 3 includes Tadashi Yamashita, Shingo Yamashiro, Yoko Horikoshi, Jimmy Yamashiro, Albert Taso.
When was The Karate 3 released and how long is it?
The Karate 3 was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Karate 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Karate 3 was composed by Chumei Watanabe.