Lightning Karate Blow (1956)
Synopsis
Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.
Release Date: 1956-01-29
Runtime: 59 minutes
Director: Fujio Tsuda
Top Cast
- Ken Takakura as
- Harumi Urazato as
- Susumu Namishima as
- Takashi Kanda as Higa Saburo (Gisen's Disciple)
- Isao Yamagata as Nagoe Gisen
- Toranosuke Ogawa as
- Yoshi Katō as
- Takamaru Sasaki as
- Akikane Sawa as
- Mayumi Fujisato as
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