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.
The Karate Kid
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
7.2
The Man with the Golden Gun
Adventure, Action, Thriller
6.5
The Karate Kid Part III
Action, Family, Drama, Adventure
5.9
Double Impact
Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
6.2
The Karate
Action, Drama
0.0
Ninja Busters
Comedy, Action
6.1
DOA: Dead or Alive
Adventure, Action, Thriller
5.3
The Next Karate Kid
Action, Drama, Family, Adventure
5.4
No Retreat, No Surrender
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
6.3
Dragonball Evolution
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
2.9
Gymkata
Action, Drama
5.4
Pocket Ninjas
Action, Family, Comedy
2.8
Karate Bear Fighter
Action, Adventure
6.8
Karate for Life
Action
6.7
Three Warriors
Action
0.0
The Empty Hands
Drama, Action
6.0
Black Belt
Action, Drama
6.7
The Master
Action
6.5
High Kick Girl!
Action, Adventure
5.2
No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
6.4