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Lightning Karate Blow (1956)

Movie 59 min

Action

Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.

Fujio Tsuda Director

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Released
January 29, 1956
Runtime
59 min
IMDb
tt1290496
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Cast

Ken Takakura Ken Takakura Harumi Urazato Harumi Urazato Susumu Namishima Susumu Namishima Takashi Kanda Takashi Kanda Higa Saburo (Gisen's Disciple) Isao Yamagata Isao Yamagata Nagoe Gisen Toranosuke Ogawa Toranosuke Ogawa Yoshi Katō Yoshi Katō Takamaru Sasaki Takamaru Sasaki Akikane Sawa Akikane Sawa Mayumi Fujisato Mayumi Fujisato Yuji Kitamine Rikiya Iwaki Tokio Kozuka Kentaro Taki Midori Yamamoto Teru Kobayashi 筑波景子

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lightning Karate Blow about?
Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.
Who directed Lightning Karate Blow?
Lightning Karate Blow was directed by Fujio Tsuda.
Who stars in Lightning Karate Blow?
Lightning Karate Blow stars Ken Takakura, Harumi Urazato, Susumu Namishima, Takashi Kanda.
When was Lightning Karate Blow released?
Lightning Karate Blow is a 1956 action film.
Where can I watch Lightning Karate Blow?
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