The Killing Machine

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The Killing Machine (1975, USA) is a Martial Arts film directed by Norifumi Suzuki.

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Main Details

  • Released in 1975
  • Color
  • Running Time: 87 Min.
  • Production Co: Toei Company | Toei Tokyo
  • Distribution Co: Cinema Shares International Distribution (1976) (USA) (theatrical) (dubbed) | Astral Films (1977) (Canada) (as "Killing Machine") (dubbed) | Toei Company
  • Directed by Norifumi Suzuki
  • Written by Isao Matsumoto
  • Starring Sonny Chiba, Yutaka Nakajima, Makoto Sato
  • Original Music by Shunsuke Kikuchi
  • Cinematography by Yoshio Nakajima

Plot Summary

  • A champion of justice in postwar Japan uses secret kung fu techniques to subdue local black market gangs.

Also Known As

  • Shaolin karaté (France)
  • Shorinji Kempo (Japan)
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