The first film that features “Shoalin” the purest and highest form of the martial arts.
Film Synopsis
The Killing Machine (1975) follows a martial arts expert returning to a devastated post-World War II Japan who dedicates himself to defending the poor and oppressed from gangsters, corrupt officials, and occupying forces. As he teaches his combat discipline to local people and challenges entrenched violence, tension builds between his quest for justice and the harsh realities of lawlessness and vengeance. This action-drama blends raw martial arts combat and social struggle in a bold, kinetic portrait of resilience and retribution.
The Killing Machine Blu-ray editions
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Edition and Packaging Notes
- BCI’s “Sonny Chiba Double Feature” Blu-ray contains no extras. It also includes Shogun’s Ninja (1980).
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