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Mas Oyama(1923-1994)

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Fighting Black Kings (1976)
Mas Oyama was born on 27 July 1923 in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do, Korea. He was an actor and writer, known for Karate daisenso (1978), Bodyguard Kiba (1973) and Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973). He died on 26 April 1994 in Japan.
BornJuly 27, 1923
DiedApril 26, 1994(70)
BornJuly 27, 1923
DiedApril 26, 1994(70)
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Known for

Karate daisenso (1978)
Karate daisenso
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1978
Shin'ichi Chiba in Bodyguard Kiba (1973)
Bodyguard Kiba
5.4
  • Tetsugen Daitô(as Masutatsu Oyama)
  • 1973
Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973)
Bodyguard Kiba 2
6.1
  • Tetsugen Daitô(as Masutatsu Oyama)
  • 1973
Karate Bear Fighter (1975)
Karate Bear Fighter
6.7
  • Self
  • 1975

Credits

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Actor

  • Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973)
    Bodyguard Kiba 2
    6.1
    • Tetsugen Daitô (as Masutatsu Oyama)
    • 1973
  • Shin'ichi Chiba in Bodyguard Kiba (1973)
    Bodyguard Kiba
    5.4
    • Tetsugen Daitô (as Masutatsu Oyama)
    • 1973

Writer

  • Karate daisenso (1978)
    Karate daisenso
    5.8
    • manga
    • 1978

Additional Crew

  • Fighting Black Kings (1976)
    Fighting Black Kings
    7.7
    • technical advisor
    • 1976

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Fighting Black Kings

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Masutatsu Oyama
  • Born
    • July 27, 1923
    • Gimje, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
  • Died
    • April 26, 1994
    • Japan(lung cancer)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Fought against bulls and bears with his hands.
  • Quotes
    Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff. Continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unflattering devotion to the task at hand.
  • Trademark
    The ability to sever bulls' horns with his bare hands
  • Nickname
    • The God Hand

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