Overview
Ken Takakura's screen debut, following his admission into Toei ranks via the studio's annual New Faces program, came surprisingly enough in this pair of Okinawa karate films. The two-parter was released on Jan. 29, 1956 as two thirds of a triple feature. Both halves run just under one hour. The fighting is actually pretty good for the time, and it's fun to see Takakura as an impatient, bearded karate rascal.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 24 | November 10, 2014 (83) | |
 | 21 | February 13, 2011 (76) | |
 | 33 | January 1, 1995 (72) | |
 | 37 | July 13, 1986 (68) | |
 | 40 | June 28, 1996 (80) | |
 | 58 | December 29, 1967 (70) | |
 | 43 | March 1, 1988 (75) | |
 | 57 | December 28, 1986 (88) | |
 | - | - | |
 | 23 | 93 |