Overview

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.

Cast

Ken Takakura, Harumi Urazato, Susumu Namishima, Takashi Kanda, Isao Yamagata, Toranosuke Ogawa, Yoshi Katō, Takamaru Sasaki

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What is "Lightning Karate Blow" about?

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.

When was "Lightning Karate Blow" released?

Lightning Karate Blow was released in 1956.

Who stars in "Lightning Karate Blow"?

The cast includes Ken Takakura, Harumi Urazato, Susumu Namishima, Takashi Kanda.