Black Belt
“Real Fight, Real Karate, Real Japan.”
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.
Where to watch Black Belt in United States
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Where is Black Belt streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Black Belt
Black Belt is a 2007 Japanese-language action and drama film directed by Shunichi Nagasaki. The cast is led by Akihito Yagi, Tatsuya Naka, Yū Kamio. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp.
Black Belt was produced by Kuro-Obi Partners, Bandai Visual, and Cross Media and made in Japan. It was released on October 13, 2007.
- Director
- Shunichi Nagasaki
- Writers
- George Iida
- Release date
- October 13, 2007
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Kuro-Obi Partners, Bandai Visual, Cross Media
Black Belt cast & crew
Black Belt was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki and written by George Iida.
The cast features Akihito Yagi as Giryu, Tatsuya Naka as Taiken, Yū Kamio as Choei, Arashi Fukasawa as Kenta, Hakuryu as Police Captain Kiichi Tanihara, and Takayasu Komiya as Ohmoji.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naoki Sato and cinematography is by Masato Kaneko.
Is Black Belt worth watching?
Black Belt holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Black Belt is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Belt
In United States, you can stream Black Belt on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Black Belt
Akihito Yagi
Giryu
Tatsuya Naka
Taiken
Yū Kamio
Choei
Arashi Fukasawa
Kenta
Hakuryu
Police Captain Kiichi Tanihara
Takayasu Komiya
Ohmoji
Yōsuke Natsuki
Eiken Shibahara
Shin'ya Ohwada
Gouda Hidehisa
Kenji Anan
Atsuko Nakamura
Tatsuya Mori
Atsushi Hida
Black Belt — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Belt in United States?
Black Belt is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Black Belt on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Black Belt is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Black Belt in?
Black Belt is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Belt?
Black Belt runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Black Belt rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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