---
title: "Karate Warrior"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/karate-warrior-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59573
imdb_id: "tt0166674"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 88
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Karate Warrior (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/karate-warrior-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Karate Warrior" (1987).
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Title: Karate Warrior (also known as Fist of Power or The Boy in the Golden Kimono / Italian: Il ragazzo dal kimono d'oro).
Year: 1987.
Genre: Italian martial arts drama film.
Director: Fabrizio De Angelis (as Larry Ludman).
Run time: 1h 34m.
Release Date (IT): 09/03/1987.
Series info: First in a series, spawning five sequels.
Plot: Anthony is in the Philippines visiting his father. He interferes with local gangster Quino, who is a champion Karate fighter. After embarrassing Quino near a tournament, Anthony is beaten and left for dead. An old monk nurses him back to health and teaches him martial arts so he can fight Quino again.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Karate Warrior is a 1987 Italian martial

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Pluto TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fabrizio De Angelis
- **Networks / Studios**: Fulvia Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Rossi Stuart** as *Anthony Scott*
- **Ken Watanabe** as *Master Kimura*
- **Jannelle Barretto** as *Maria*
- **Jared Martin** as *Paul Scott*
- **Janet Ågren** as *Julia Scott*
- **Enrico Torralba** as *Quino*
- **Jonny Tuazon**
- **Rudy Meyer** as *Taxi Driver*
- **Rico Orbita**
- **Arnulfo C. Quiwa**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Karate Warrior online?
Karate Warrior is currently available to watch or stream on Pluto TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Karate Warrior worth watching?
Karate Warrior holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 88 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Karate Warrior and when was it released?
Karate Warrior is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Karate Warrior?
Karate Warrior was directed by Fabrizio De Angelis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Karate Warrior — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59573)
- [Karate Warrior (1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166674/fullcredits/)
- [Karate Warrior - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate_Warrior)
- [Karate Warrior (1987) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59573-il-ragazzo-dal-kimono-d-oro/cast)
- [Karate Warrior (1987) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](http://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/karate-warrior/credits)

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