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Karate for Life

1977 · 91 min Action
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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?

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 空手バカ一代
Year 1977
Country Japan
Genre Action
Director Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (15 votes)

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Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

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