Lightning Karate Blow
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 電光空手打ち |
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action |
| Director | Fujio Tsuda |
| Runtime | 59 min. |
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Lightning Karate Blow is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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