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Samurai Cop

  • 19911991
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
8.6K
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Robert Z'Dar, Cameron, Mark Frazer, Mathew Karedas, Melissa Moore, Gerald Okamura, and Cranston Komuro in Samurai Cop (1991)
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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller

Joe Marshall and Frank Washington are two tenacious police detectives who seek at all costs to stop the Katana, a renegade Yakuza gang composed of violent and sadistic killers who want to le... Read allJoe Marshall and Frank Washington are two tenacious police detectives who seek at all costs to stop the Katana, a renegade Yakuza gang composed of violent and sadistic killers who want to lead the drug trade in Los Angeles.Joe Marshall and Frank Washington are two tenacious police detectives who seek at all costs to stop the Katana, a renegade Yakuza gang composed of violent and sadistic killers who want to lead the drug trade in Los Angeles.

IMDb RATING
4.5/10
8.6K
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  • Director
    • Amir Shervan
  • Writer
    • Amir Shervan
  • Stars
    • Robert Z'Dar
    • Mathew Karedas
    • Janis Farley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Amir Shervan
  • Writer
    • Amir Shervan
  • Stars
    • Robert Z'Dar
    • Mathew Karedas
    • Janis Farley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
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    Samurai Cop
    Trailer 1:07
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    Samurai Cop (1991)
    Robert Z'Dar, Mark Frazer, Mathew Karedas, and Gerald Okamura in Samurai Cop (1991)
    Samurai Cop (1991)
    Samurai Cop (1991)
    Mark Frazer and Mathew Karedas in Samurai Cop (1991)
    Robert Z'Dar and Mathew Karedas in Samurai Cop (1991)
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    Robert Z'Dar in Samurai Cop (1991)
    Mathew Karedas in Samurai Cop (1991)
    Cranston Komuro in Samurai Cop (1991)

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    Robert Z'Dar
    Robert Z'Dar
    • Yamashitaas Yamashita
    Mathew Karedas
    Mathew Karedas
    • Joe Marshallas Joe Marshall
    Janis Farley
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Mark Frazer
    Mark Frazer
    • Frank Washingtonas Frank Washington
    Melissa Moore
    Melissa Moore
    • Peggy Lee Thomasas Peggy Lee Thomas
    • (as Melisa Moore)
    Cameron
    • Female Henchwomanas Female Henchwoman
    Gerald Okamura
    Gerald Okamura
    • Okamuraas Okamura
    Dale Cummings
    • Capt. Rohmeras Capt. Rohmer
    Cranston Komuro
    Cranston Komuro
    • Fujiyamaas Fujiyama
    Joselito Rescober
    Joselito Rescober
    • Costa Rican Waiteras Costa Rican Waiter
    • (as Joselito C. Rescober)
    Jerry Black
    • Film Lab Henchman #2as Film Lab Henchman #2
    Orlando Quijano
    • Burning Van Driveras Burning Van Driver
    • (as Ali Teymury)
    James Waltz
    • Tony the Lawyeras Tony the Lawyer
    Reginald Williams
    Tom Gleason
    • Arm-Losing Henchmanas Arm-Losing Henchman
    Robert Moore
    Fred Floyd
    • Expendable Black Henchmanas Expendable Black Henchman
    John Godfrey
    • Director
      • Amir Shervan
    • Writer
      • Amir Shervan
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    Storyline

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    As the brutal Japanese gang known as the Katana gradually spreads its tentacles throughout sunny Los Angeles, controlling everything from drugs and gambling to prostitution, no one is safe to walk the streets. To deal with the problem, the Los Angeles Police Department enlists the help of an expert: Detective Joe Marshall, an avid Japanophile trained in the way of the sword and the ancient Bushido code of conduct. As a result, protected by the unbreakable code of silence of the feared Yakuza, Katana boss Fuji Fujiyama and his lethal right-hand man Yamashita wage war on anyone who stands in their way. Joe and his new partner, Officer Frank Washington have no other choice but to bring out the big guns. Can Samurai Cop put an end to Fujiyama's reign of terror? —Nick Riganas
    • katana
    • unsynchronized dubbing
    • unintentionally funny
    • screaming in pain
    • frying pan
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    • Taglines
      • You Have the Right to Remain Silent ... Dead Silent
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lead actor Mathew Karedas (credited as Matt Hannon) cut his long hair very short seven months after filming wrapped. While he was looking for more acting work, director and screenwriter Amir Shervan called him back for some re-shoots. Shervan was furious that Karedas had cut his hair and immediately went out to look for a wig. Unfortunately, Shervan was only able to find a woman's wig that looked nothing like Karedas's long hair. Karedas agreed to wear it, assuming Shervan was going to do some long-shots and pick-ups. Shervan still had half of the movie to shoot, completely out of chronological order. As a result, Karedas' character's hair alternates between his natural long hair and an obvious wig. The wig even comes off a few times, revealing Karedas's real short hair.
    • Goofs
      The car chase scene features shots from all across LA stitched together in an impossible and ludicrous sequence.
    • Quotes

      Joe Marshall, the samurai cop: Now I'm telling these son-of-a-bitches that we respect the Japanese of this country, who are honest businessmen. And yeah, this is the land of opportunity for legitimate business, not for death merchants who distribute drugs to our children through schools and on the streets. Now I'm telling these motherfuckers that if they continue killing our children to make their precious millions that they deposit in their secret Swiss bank accounts, counselor, before your last suit even gets off the court clerk's desk, I'll have their stinking bodies in garbage bags and ship them back to Japan for fertilizer. Got it?

    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: Your Highness and Samurai Cop (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
      (uncredited)

      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews75

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Greatest Terrible movie EVER!!!
    Writing this comment is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The magnitude of this movie cannot be defined. It has it all: Japanese/Mexican Crime Lord with Mullet? Check. Guy who dies 4 different times because they didn't know enough people who wanted to be in this movie? Check. Random nurse scene with even more random clips of black partner's facial responses to nurse's comments about size of samurai cop's "sword"? Yes, that too is in it. Basically, if you ever saw a terrifically bad movie, and liked it, you will bow down to the awesome power of Amir Shervan's cinematic genius.

    Smaurai Cop spares no expense. It gives you what you really want: Boobs, Racial Comments, Excessive Groping of Handgun by a Lacky, Fight scene with obvious continuity issues, Pimp Van in fast motion chase scene, Disturbingly Effeminate Waiter, 4 different samurai wigs, Matt Hannon acting, and too many other priceless moments to recount.

    I am not sure how Amir got Robert Z'Dar and Gerald Okamura on this film (considering their "star power"), but thank God he did. This movie does not get the credit it deserves. It is one of cinema's greatest gems and should be recognized as such. Please, if you have watched this movie, and loved it, comment now!
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    • Nov 28, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Полицейский-самурай
    • Filming locations
      • Carlos And Charlie's, Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hollywood Royal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $384,756
    • Gross worldwide
      • $384,756
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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