Karate Warriors (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1976, Karate Warriors is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, running about 89 minutes. “The Deadliest Dragon That Ever Smashed the Street Gangs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sakata protects a little boy while coping with rival gangs.
Who’s in it. Karate Warriors stars Sonny Chiba as Shuuhei Sakata, Isao Natsuyagi as Mizuki, Akiko Koyama as Yumi and Akane Kawasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Karate Warriors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, AsianCrush and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate Warriors 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 Warriors (1976)?
- In US, Karate Warriors is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and AsianCrush, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Karate Warriors worth watching?
- Karate Warriors holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karate Warriors?
- Karate Warriors stars Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Akiko Koyama, Akane Kawasaki and Hideo Murota.
- When was Karate Warriors released?
- Karate Warriors was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.