Karate for Life (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1977, Karate for Life is an action film directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Karate for Life stars Sonny Chiba as Sensei Masutatsu Oyama, Hideo Murota, Masaru Shiga and Masashi Ishibashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Karate for Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate for Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate for Life 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 for Life (1977)?
- In US, Karate for Life is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Karate for Life worth watching?
- Karate for Life holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Karate for Life?
- Karate for Life stars Sonny Chiba, Hideo Murota, Masaru Shiga, Masashi Ishibashi and Yôko Natsuki.
- When was Karate for Life released?
- Karate for Life was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.