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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.
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How long is Lightning Karate Blow?
Lightning Karate Blow has a runtime of 59m ( and 59 minutes).
Who directed Lightning Karate Blow?
Lightning Karate Blow was directed by Fujio Tsuda and released in 1956.
What genre is Lightning Karate Blow?
Lightning Karate Blow is a Action film (1956).
Who stars in Lightning Karate Blow?
The cast of Lightning Karate Blow includes Ken Takakura, Harumi Urazato, Susumu Namishima, Takashi Kanda, Isao Yamagata.
