Fighter in the Wind
Originally released in 2004. Fighter in the Wind is a action/drama film. directed by Yun-ho Yang. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yang Dong-geun, Aya Hirayama, and Masaya Katō
Synopsis
An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (174 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Chungeorahm Film
- iVision Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fighter in the Wind about?
An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and wen...
Who directed Fighter in the Wind?
Fighter in the Wind was directed by Yun-ho Yang.
How long is Fighter in the Wind?
Fighter in the Wind has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Fighter in the Wind released?
Fighter in the Wind was released on August 12, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fighter in the Wind?
The main cast of Fighter in the Wind includes Yang Dong-geun, Aya Hirayama, Masaya Katō, Jung Doo-hong, Sachiko Kokubu.
Is Fighter in the Wind worth watching?
Fighter in the Wind has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 174 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.