Living by Karate (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Living by Karate is an action and comedy film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Wada Kōji is a chivalrous young man who leads a group of youths that take on a yakuza boss.
Who’s in it. Living by Karate stars Kōji Wada as Eiji Kaizu, Mayumi Shimizu as Kyoko Horimoto, Ichirō Sugai as Tsuyama and Mitsuo Sagawa as Morino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Living by Karate 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 Living by Karate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living by Karate 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 Living by Karate (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Living by Karate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Living by Karate worth watching?
- Living by Karate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living by Karate?
- Living by Karate stars Kōji Wada, Mayumi Shimizu, Ichirō Sugai, Mitsuo Sagawa and Shoichi Ozawa.
- When was Living by Karate released?
- Living by Karate was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.