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Fist of the North Star

  • 19951995
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 43min
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
3.3K
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Chris Penn, Gary Daniels, and Costas Mandylor in Fist of the North Star (1995)
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Based on a graphic novel, this apocalyptic adventure centers on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world.Based on a graphic novel, this apocalyptic adventure centers on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world.Based on a graphic novel, this apocalyptic adventure centers on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world.

IMDb RATING
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3.3K
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  • Director
    • Tony Randel
  • Writers
    • Buronson(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
    • Tetsuo Hara(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
    • Peter Atkins
  • Stars
    • Gary Daniels
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Costas Mandylor
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  • Director
    • Tony Randel
  • Writers
    • Buronson(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
    • Tetsuo Hara(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
    • Peter Atkins
  • Stars
    • Gary Daniels
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Costas Mandylor
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    • 72User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    Gary Daniels in Fist of the North Star (1995)
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    Top cast

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    Gary Daniels
    Gary Daniels
    • Kenshirôas Kenshirô
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Ryukenas Ryuken
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Lord Shinas Lord Shin
    Downtown Julie Brown
    Downtown Julie Brown
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Batas Bat
    Nalona Herron
    • Lynnas Lynn
    Melvin Van Peebles
    Melvin Van Peebles
    • Asheras Asher
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Stalinas Stalin
    Andre Rosey Brown
    Andre Rosey Brown
    • Sandmanas Sandman
    Paulo Tocha
    Paulo Tocha
    • Stoneas Stone
    Chris Penn
    Chris Penn
    • Jackalas Jackal
    Tracey Walter
    Tracey Walter
    • Paul McCarthyas Paul McCarthy
    Rowena Guinness
    • Jill McCarthyas Jill McCarthy
    Isako Washio
    Isako Washio
    • Juliaas Julia
    Michael Charles Friedman
    • Neuteras Neuter
    Nils Allen Stewart
    Nils Allen Stewart
    • Zeedas Zeed
    Tony Halme
    Tony Halme
    • Kempas Kemp
    • (as Tony 'Viking' Halme)
    David 'Shark' Fralick
    David 'Shark' Fralick
    • Man at Palaceas Man at Palace
    • (as David Shark Fralick)
    • Director
      • Tony Randel
    • Writers
      • Buronson(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
      • Tetsuo Hara(characters from the graphic novels "Hokuto No Ken")
      • Peter Atkins
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    Storyline

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    Based on a graphic novel, this apocalyptic adventure centers on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world.
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      • A Legendary Warrior Battles Against The Forces Of Evil.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • K-18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Japanese dubbed version used the original voice actors from the 1980s anime series.
    • Goofs
      When Kenshiro is visited by his father in the shape of the zombie, you can see a bit of the zombie-actor's right arm under the zombie costume.
    • Quotes

      Jackal: Welcome to the future.

    • Connections
      Featured in Video Buck: El puño de la estrella del norte (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      A Thousand Lies
      Written by Robb Flynn, Logan Mader, Adam Duce & Chris Kontos

      Performed by Machine Head

      Courtesy of Roadrunner Records, Inc.

    User reviews72

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    based on one of the classic manga series in Japan history back in early 80's
    I literally grew up reading Fist of the North Star as a kid and to tell the truth, I was upset that they even tried to make a real movie out of it. I would like to answer some of the quetions from previous messages. Someone mentioned there aren't many martial art moves in the movie. Well... In original manga, every fight ends in 1-2 moves since either Ken is WAY TOO strong or the opponent is stronger. And yes, characters have Japanese names, but in manga, they DO look like white people.

    Overall, the movie itself is not something to watch and the ONLY reason why I even bothered to hunt down this rare movie was because I was the biggest Fist of North Star manga fan about 15 years ago.
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    • bananaslugur
    • Mar 4, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1995 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pohjantähden nyrkki
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • First Look International
      • NEO Motion Pictures
      • Overseas FilmGroup
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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