Karate Bullfighter (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Karate Bullfighter is an action and drama film directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, running about 85 minutes. “No one can touch this karate master... and live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sonny Chiba plays Kyokushin Karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, who unexpectedly arrives at a karate tournament in rags, but wins the tournament. After turning down the chance to fight at future tournaments he returns to his simple village life. He reluctantly returns to karate for a final showdown against the students of a rival school.
Who’s in it. Karate Bullfighter stars Sonny Chiba as Sensei Masutatsu Oyama, Jirô Chiba as Shogo Ariake, Kenji Imai and Masashi Ishibashi as Nanba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Karate Bullfighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Bullfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate Bullfighter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karate Bullfighter (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karate Bullfighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karate Bullfighter worth watching?
- Karate Bullfighter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karate Bullfighter?
- Karate Bullfighter stars Sonny Chiba, Jirô Chiba, Kenji Imai, Masashi Ishibashi and Mikio Narita.
- When was Karate Bullfighter released?
- Karate Bullfighter was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.