

Fighter in the Wind
2004-08-12 · 121 min · ★ 7.1
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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- Directors
- Yang Yun-ho
- Production companies
- Chungeorahm Film, iVision Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,000,000
Top Cast
Yang Dong-geunChoi Bae-dal
Aya HirayamaYoko
Masaya KatōKato
Jung Doo-hongBeom-soo
Sachiko KokubuRyoma's wife
Jeong Tae-wooChun-bae
Yeom Hye-ranAunt
Lee Han-solNijo Dojo Director
Hisao MakiMartial Arts Association Elder
Heo Myeong-haengJudo Expert
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