Fighter in the Wind (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, Fighter in the Wind is an action and drama film directed by Yang Yun-ho, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.
Who’s in it. Fighter in the Wind stars Yang Dong-geun as Choi Bae-dal, Aya Hirayama as Yoko, Masaya Kato as Kato and Jung Doo-hong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Fighter in the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighter in the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighter in the Wind 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 Fighter in the Wind (2004)?
- In IN, Fighter in the Wind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fighter in the Wind worth watching?
- Fighter in the Wind holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fighter in the Wind?
- Fighter in the Wind stars Yang Dong-geun, Aya Hirayama, Masaya Kato, Jung Doo-hong and Sachiko Kokubu.
- When was Fighter in the Wind released?
- Fighter in the Wind was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.