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Karate, the Hand of Death (1961): Cast

Karate, the Hand of Death (1961) movie poster

Karate, the Hand of Death is a 1961 action film starring Akira Shiga as Akira Harakawa, Joel Holt and Frank Blaine. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Karate, the Hand of Death (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Karate, the Hand of Death About?

The premise of Karate, the Hand of Death without spoilers.

An American karate student in Japan searches for the sister of his friend and mentor.

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Cast & crew

Karate, the Hand of Death Cast & Characters

Akira Shiga leads the cast as Akira Harakawa, with Joel Holt as Matt Carver and Frank Blaine as Ivan Mayberry.

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Cars

Cars in Karate, the Hand of Death

27 cars on screen, including the 1960 Datsun Bluebird and the 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix.

All 27 cars
  • 1960 Datsun Bluebird in Karate, the Hand of Death 1960 Datsun Bluebird Minor role
  • 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix in Karate, the Hand of Death 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix Minor role
  • 1959 Toyopet Crown in Karate, the Hand of Death 1959 Toyopet Crown Minor role
  • 1960 Buick Electra 225 in Karate, the Hand of Death 1960 Buick Electra 225 Background role

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FAQ

Karate, the Hand of Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Karate, the Hand of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Karate, the Hand of Death?

Karate, the Hand of Death runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Karate, the Hand of Death released?

Karate, the Hand of Death was released on August 9, 1961.

Who is in the cast of Karate, the Hand of Death?

Karate, the Hand of Death stars Akira Shiga as Akira Harakawa, Joel Holt as Matt Carver and Frank Blaine as Ivan Mayberry, among 5 credited actors.

Does Karate, the Hand of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Karate, the Hand of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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