The Karate (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, The Karate is an action film directed by Yukio Noda, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Hoping to use the prize money to save his grandmother's mid-Western farm, kickboxer Bronson Lee (Tadashi Yamashita) journeys to Japan to compete in a karate tournament in director Yukio Noda's martial arts actioner.
Who’s in it. The Karate stars Tadashi Yamashita, Yoko Horikoshi, Shingo Yamashiro and Masafumi Suzuki, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Karate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Karate (1974)?
- In US, The Karate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Karate?
- The Karate stars Tadashi Yamashita, Yoko Horikoshi, Shingo Yamashiro, Masafumi Suzuki and Bolo Yeung.
- When was The Karate released?
- The Karate was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.