A teenage visitor gets a crash course in karate—and revenge—in sun-soaked Philippines.
KARATE WARRIOR
To survive the jungle, he must master the strike.
While visiting his father in the Philippines, Anthony angers Quino, a local gangster and karate champion. After being severely beaten and left for dead, Anthony is rescued by an old monk who trains him in martial arts to prepare for a final rematch.
Karate Warrior is a 1987 Italian action film directed by Fabrizio De Angelis about a teenager named Anthony who, after angering a local gangster and karate champion in the Philippines, is beaten and trained by a monk to prepare for a rematch.
Synopsis
- Director
- Fabrizio De Angelis
- Writers
- Dardano Sacchetti, Fabrizio De Angelis
- Release
- 1987
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action
- Also Known As
- Karate Warrior - Alptraum der Gewalt, Karate Warrior, Original title: Il ragazzo dal kimono d'oro
Why Cult
Watch Anthony face off in a karate tournament after being trained by a mysterious monk, blending classic fight sequences with coming-of-age drama.
The action unfolds amid the bustling streets and sun-drenched landscapes of the Philippines, offering a distinct backdrop for this Italian production.
An old monk steps in to teach Anthony martial arts after he's left for dead, delivering the timeless wisdom-and-training montage fans crave.
Italian filmmaking collides with martial arts tropes, resulting in a unique blend of action, style, and a dash of homoerotic subtext.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Karate Warrior about? +
Karate Warrior follows Anthony, a teenager visiting his father in the Philippines, who is trained in martial arts by a monk after being attacked by a gangster and karate champion named Quino.
When was Karate Warrior released? +
Karate Warrior was released in 1987.
Who directed Karate Warrior? +
Karate Warrior was directed by Fabrizio De Angelis.
How long is Karate Warrior? +
Karate Warrior has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is Karate Warrior? +
Karate Warrior is an action film.
Where can I watch Karate Warrior? +
Karate Warrior is available to watch on SassyFlix.
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