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Fighter in the Wind
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Fighter in the Wind

2004-08-12 · 121 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Yang Yun-ho
Production companies
Chungeorahm Film, iVision Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000

Top Cast

Yang Dong-geunYang Dong-geunChoi Bae-dal
Aya HirayamaAya HirayamaYoko
Masaya KatōMasaya KatōKato
Jung Doo-hongJung Doo-hongBeom-soo
Park Seong-minRyoma
Sachiko KokubuSachiko KokubuRyoma's wife
Fuuma KosakaTomoya
Jeong Tae-wooJeong Tae-wooChun-bae
Yeom Hye-ranYeom Hye-ranAunt
Kim Min-sooPort Yakuza
Koo Seong-hwanCircus Clown
Lee Han-galMiwa
Lee Han-solLee Han-solNijo Dojo Director
Hisao MakiHisao MakiMartial Arts Association Elder
Baek Dong-hyunBoxing Match Opponent
Heo Myeong-haengHeo Myeong-haengJudo Expert
Jung Chang-hyunJung Chang-hyunShikahara
Choi Ji-woongBoss

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