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Karate Wars (1991) | Slate

Karate Wars

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Rated 5.0 on TMDB

Karate Wars

A Fight In The Ring Becomes A War On The Streets

Karate Wars is an all or nothing tournament where the prize is honor, self respect and a million dollars. Karate master Oyama, trains his loyal students in the ancient, mystical arts of Kung Fu. His top student Jason is faced with the challenge of fighting his hated rival in a fight to the finish. Oyama's students train vigorously in the secret Chinese style of the snake and crane... When the "Karate Wars" tournament gets canceled, another war begins on the streets, where there is no ring...no rules...and no million dollars...

Released: 1991
Runtime: 1h 27m
Genres: Action
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

David HueyDirector, Writer

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Cast

Christopher WolfJason
Richard RabagoOyama
Gerald OkamuraNakaso

Elsie JayTracy
Tad MathesLin
Lelagi TogisalaStoner
Ernie SantiagoThe Karate Opponent
Kenneth CarrDonald Stark

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