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Fighter in the Wind

2h 1m2004Yang Yun-ho
IMDb: 6.9/10
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An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.

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Japanese Occupation Of KoreaZainichi

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What is Fighter in the Wind (2004) about?

An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.

Who stars in Fighter in the Wind?

Fighter in the Wind stars Yang Dong-geun (Choi Bae-dal), Aya Hirayama (Yoko), Masaya Katō (Kato), Jung Doo-hong (Beom-soo), Sachiko Kokubu. The film was directed by Yang Yun-ho.

How long is Fighter in the Wind?

Fighter in the Wind has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Fighter in the Wind worth watching?

Fighter in the Wind holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Action, Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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