Black Belt movie poster

Black Belt

"Real Fight, Real Karate, Real Japan."

October 13, 2007 1h 35m 6.7/10 (64 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Black Belt is a action/drama film. directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.

Starring Akihito Yagi, Tatsuya Naka, and Yū Kamio

Synopsis

Set in 1932, amid the rise of militarism after the establishment of the Manchukuo colony in Northeast China, the story centers on a trio of karateka. Studying under their aging master in a small dojo in the woods of central Kyushu, Choei, Taikan and Giryu face a company of kempeitai military police come to requisition their dojo for use as a military base.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 13, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (64 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Kuro-Obi Partners
  • Bandai Visual
  • Cross Media
  • Hexagon Pictures
  • Cafe Groove
  • Harajuku Sun-Ad
  • Kiccorit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Belt about?

Set in 1932, amid the rise of militarism after the establishment of the Manchukuo colony in Northeast China, the story centers on a trio of karateka. Studying under their aging master in a small do...

Who directed Black Belt?

Black Belt was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.

How long is Black Belt?

Black Belt has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Black Belt released?

Black Belt was released on October 13, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Belt?

The main cast of Black Belt includes Akihito Yagi, Tatsuya Naka, Yū Kamio, Arashi Fukasawa, Hakuryu.