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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.

1987 · 1h 34m · PG · Action · IMDB TMDB

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.

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What is Karate Warrior about?

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

Anthony is in the Phillipines visiting his father. He inadvertently interferes with the affairs of local gangster Quino, who also happens to be a champion Karate fighter. After embarrassing Quino near a local tournament, Anthony is beaten up and left for dead. An old monk nurses Anthony back to health and teaches him the ways of martial arts so he may go back and fight Quino again.
Details & Specs
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

Martial Arts Tournament

Watch Anthony face off in a karate tournament after being trained by a mysterious monk, blending classic fight sequences with coming-of-age drama.

Philippines Setting

The action unfolds amid the bustling streets and sun-drenched landscapes of the Philippines, offering a distinct backdrop for this Italian production.

Mentor-Protégé Dynamic

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.

Euro Kung Fu Fusion

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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