The Martialmates (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1976, The Martialmates is an action film directed by Kim Seon-gyung, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Keo-Am wants to learn martial arts from Park Sang-bong but doesn't get the permission as he is a lover of Park's daughter but is ousted from there. He learns martial arts from Japanese and helps Japan to invade Korea. Sang-Bong suffers from this news. Keo-Am is a son of Park's friend and Park wants him to be a farmer and that's why Park didn't teach the martial arts to him. Park's daughter, Ok-Nyeo and Il-Jae, Park's disciple, tell the truth to Keo-Am, who accepts the fact that he is Korean. Keo-Am lures and kills Japanese, but is wounded in his hands. After all, on the way to return, Keo-Am dies due to accidental fights.
Who’s in it. The Martialmates stars Casanova Wong, Hwang Jang-Lee, Chiu Chun and Jang Jeong-kuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Martialmates has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Martialmates page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Martialmates 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 Martialmates (1976)?
- In US, The Martialmates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Martialmates worth watching?
- The Martialmates holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Martialmates?
- The Martialmates stars Casanova Wong, Hwang Jang-Lee, Chiu Chun, Jang Jeong-kuk and Lee Ki-young.
- When was The Martialmates released?
- The Martialmates was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.