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Karate Warrior (1987): Cast

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Karate Warrior is a 1987 action film directed by Fabrizio De Angelis, starring Kim Rossi Stuart as Anthony, Enrico Torralba and Ken Watanabe. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Karate Warrior (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Karate Warrior About?

The premise of Karate Warrior without spoilers.

While visiting his father in the Philippines, Anthony unintentionally crosses paths with Quino, a local gangster who is also a karate champion. After humiliating Quino at a nearby tournament, Anthony is savagely beaten and abandoned. Rescued by an elderly monk, he recovers under the monk’s tutelage, learning traditional martial‑arts techniques so he can return and exact revenge on Quino.

Karate Warrior Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • manila international airport
  • philippine airline
  • foreigner in philippines
  • airport
  • robbery
  • journalist
  • boy meets girl
  • tailoring
  • protection racket
  • karate tournament
  • duel
  • fistfight
+38 more
  • left for dead
  • fall
  • blindfolded
  • kimono
  • mockbuster
  • martial arts action
  • monk
  • gangster
  • art
  • tournament
  • karate
  • martial arts
  • boxing ring
  • street gang
  • beating
  • gang
  • little boy
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • training
  • blindfold
  • jungle
  • forest
  • cheetah
  • nursing back to health
  • man boy relationship
  • intergenerational friendship
  • mentor
  • jeep
  • kidnapping
  • interracial relationship
  • interracial romance
  • teenage protagonist
  • two on a motorcycle
  • dirt bike
  • motorcycle chase
  • motorcycle
  • teen martial arts
  • martial arts master
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Cast & crew

Karate Warrior Cast & Characters

Kim Rossi Stuart leads the cast as Anthony, with Enrico Torralba as Quino and Ken Watanabe as Maestro Kimura. Directed by Fabrizio De Angelis; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Karate Warrior

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From the director

More from Fabrizio De Angelis

More films directed by Fabrizio De Angelis: Karate Warrior 6, Karate Rock, The Last Match and Killer Crocodile.

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Details

Karate Warrior Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Karate Warrior - Alptraum der Gewalt” and “Karaté Warrior”.

Also known as
  • Karate Warrior - Alptraum der Gewalt
  • Karaté Warrior
  • Karate Kimura
  • Karate harcos
  • Золотое кимоно воина
  • 空手道少年
  • Karate válečník
  • 가라데 투사
  • Genç Şampiyon

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FAQ

Karate Warrior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Karate Warrior, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Karate Warrior?

Karate Warrior runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Karate Warrior released?

Karate Warrior was released on September 3, 1987.

Who directed Karate Warrior?

Karate Warrior was directed by Fabrizio De Angelis.

More films by Fabrizio De Angelis

Who is in the cast of Karate Warrior?

Karate Warrior stars Kim Rossi Stuart as Anthony, Enrico Torralba as Quino and Ken Watanabe as Maestro Kimura, among 6 credited actors.

Does Karate Warrior have a post-credit scene?

No. Karate Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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