The Karate 2
1974, Japanese. Directed by Yukio Noda.
This is the second film of the ZA KARATE trilogy (AKA BRONSON LEE CHAMPION). Tadashi Yamashita reprises his role as the Karate World Champion and must faces dozens of worldwide pretenders, such as the Guillotine Brothers of New Guinea, Killer Samson, Dracula Jack (Bolo) who all want a shot at him at all cost and also to steal the famous Orikirimaru Sword.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Yukio NodaDirector
- Tadashi YamashitaTadashi Yamashita
- Kim Jin-PalKim Jin-pal
- Jerry SamsonKiller Samson
- Bolo YeungDracula Jack
- Riki HaradaGuillotine Brother
- Toshio TomoganeGuillotine Brother
- Yoko HorikashiShinobu Suzuki
- Shingo YamashiroSanpei
- Masataka NaruseGoro Kurokawa
- Hiroshi TanakaKaiji Ryuzaki
- Yae OzakiYuko
- Tetsuo TorisuKatsutoshi Takemoto
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1974
- Original title
- ザ・カラテ2
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Seiko Shimura, Kōji Takada
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The Karate 2: quick answers
What should I watch before The Karate 2?
Watch The Karate (1974) first.
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Next in the series: The Karate 3 (1975).
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How long is The Karate 2?
The Karate 2 runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Karate 2 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1974. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Karate 2?
If you liked The Karate 2, try No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, Gladiator Underground, No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder.
Who directed The Karate 2?
The Karate 2 (1974) was directed by Yukio Noda and stars Tadashi Yamashita, Kim Jin-Pal, Jerry Samson.