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The Sword of Bushido

  • 1990
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
176
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The Sword of Bushido (1990)
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Richard Norton plays a Bushido-trained ex-Navy SEAL named Connors (he was in 'Nam) who ends up in the far east after investigating the whereabouts of an ancient Japanese ceremonial sword. Co... Read allRichard Norton plays a Bushido-trained ex-Navy SEAL named Connors (he was in 'Nam) who ends up in the far east after investigating the whereabouts of an ancient Japanese ceremonial sword. Connors is left wondering whether the trip was such a good idea when Japanese gangsters star... Read allRichard Norton plays a Bushido-trained ex-Navy SEAL named Connors (he was in 'Nam) who ends up in the far east after investigating the whereabouts of an ancient Japanese ceremonial sword. Connors is left wondering whether the trip was such a good idea when Japanese gangsters start hassling him and his team of guerrilla fighters.

  • Director
    • Adrian Carr
  • Writer
    • James Wulf Simmonds
  • Stars
    • Richard Norton
    • Rochelle Ashana
    • Toshishiro Obata
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    176
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adrian Carr
    • Writer
      • James Wulf Simmonds
    • Stars
      • Richard Norton
      • Rochelle Ashana
      • Toshishiro Obata
    • 9User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Norton
    Richard Norton
    • Zac Connors
    Rochelle Ashana
    Rochelle Ashana
    • Suay
    Toshishiro Obata
    • Yamaguchi
    Kowit Wattanakul
    • Chai
    • (as Kovit Wattanakoon)
    James Wulf Simmonds
    • Gerry
    • (as Jim Simmonds)
    Judy Green
    • Billie
    Roy Horiuchi
    • Shoda
    Mirren Lee
    • Sarah Connors
    Kajit Chuayprasit
    • Tenko
    Sompol Sungkawess
    • Bandit Leader
    Prasert Khunthongchandra
    • Udom
    Glenn Ruehland
    Glenn Ruehland
    • Lt. Bradley Connors
    • (as Glen Reuhland)
    • …
    Erkazit Buranasamurt
    • Sgt. Kimura
    • (as Ekasit Buranasamutra)
    Somboon Phutaroth
    • Suay's Mother
    • (as Somboon Putaroj)
    Patara Yongvanich
    • Delivery Boy
    Nilubon Tantichupan
    • Hotel Clerk
    Rojana Yingpakdi
    • Taxi Driver
    Uar-Aree Laopiyabutrr
    • Japanese Consulate Clerk
    • Director
      • Adrian Carr
    • Writer
      • James Wulf Simmonds
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    User reviews9

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    10wgg-1

    Richard Norton excels in fast-paced thriller!

    With its lush locations around Phuket, Thailand, and a stellar starring turn by Richard Norton, "Sword of Bushido" is don't-miss action for adventure movie fans. As a U.S. military man with a family history of service, he's on a mission to recover and return a legendary sword to the people of Japan. He's got to keep both the prize and himself, along with his compatriots, out of danger and safe from the greedy adversaries for the sword. Norton proves again that he can play "good guys" that are compelling to his audiences in addition to the villains he has fine-tuned in movies such as "Mr. Nice Guy" and "Lady Dragon." Norton's diversity in choosing roles and his believability in either the hero or villain "niche" consistently establish him as a great lead in action movies. "Sword of Bushido" is another example of superior entertainment from a terrific actor!
    michael-982

    Laughably bad

    My girlfriend bought me this for £1....approximately its true value.

    Richard Norton sounds like Tony Curtis in "Some Like It Hot" when he puts on his Cary Grant accent, and is as wooden as Arnie.

    The yakuza boss is hilariously incomprehensible, as is his situation i.e. where is the rest of his gang? His ?4 bodyguards get taken out quickly leaving him at Norton's mercy. He's a gang boss! Should be loads of them.

    PMSL at the bedroom ninja scene after said ninja falls out of the window, stands up shaking his fist defiantly.....WHAM! Hit by a bus.

    PMSL again during the car chase when he nicks the kids go-cart.

    And as for his girlfriends cruel nipple torture......

    All in all, one of those films that are so bad that they're worth seeing once just for the hell of it.
    headshot69

    Is there a grade less than "b"?

    This is a terrible movie. The only decent acting is done by Rochelle Ashana.

    Richard Norton may be big in the world of martial arts, however he should have stayed there - an actor he is not!

    The timeslot selected for this movie on the local network was apt though - 1.30am - although, even in this time slot, it was a little hard to take!
    1ghfoletta

    Bob Jones Karate Star

    Bad acting , Norton stick to the back ground in Chuck Norris movies in which you were good . Judy Green should of stayed on the yacht with Ably Mangels . Norton was one of Australia's best Karate exponents its a shame this movie does not show how good he could be , using bad dialogue and a plot that is so corny you want to use Norton's Sword to end your life.
    6replica

    Poor martial arts film, rescued only by Richard Norton.

    A poor martial arts film - its only redeeming quality is Richard Norton showing why he is one the world's best martial arts weapons experts. Plot - what plot?

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    • Trivia
      Garry Hardman won the 1990 PATER Award for best music score for film and television movies
    • Soundtracks
      Until Now
      Written and Performed by Michael Buday & Joe Repiscak

      Vocals by James Learned (as Jim Learned)

      Engineered by Mario Salvati

      Recorded at Brandy Boy Studios, Staten Island N.Y.

      Remix by Chris Piler

      All Rights Reserved 1989

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 1990 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Karate Champ - Das Schwert des Todes
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production company
      • John Lamond Motion Picture Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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