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The Real Miyagi
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The Real Miyagi

2015-02-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.

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Directors
Kayvon Derak Shanian
Production companies
Love Project Films
Countries
Panama, United States of America, Canada, Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fumio DemuraFumio DemuraSelf
John G. AvildsenJohn G. AvildsenSelf
Billy BlanksBilly BlanksSelf
Dolph LundgrenDolph LundgrenSelf
Pat MoritaPat MoritaSelf / Mr. Miyagi
Bill WallaceBill WallaceSelf
Isaac FlorentineIsaac FlorentineSelf
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValleLauro David Chartrand-DelValleSelf
Togo IgawaTogo IgawaSelf
Pat E. JohnsonPat E. JohnsonSelf
Sean KananSean KananSelf
Shin KoyamadaShin KoyamadaSelf
Ralph MacchioRalph MacchioDaniel LaRusso (archive footage)
Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisSelf (archive footage)
Gerald OkamuraGerald OkamuraSelf
Steven SeagalSteven SeagalSelf
Robert WallRobert WallSelf (archive footage)
T.J. StormT.J. StormSelf
Tamlyn TomitaTamlyn TomitaSelf
Michael Jai WhiteMichael Jai WhiteSelf

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