USA, 1983
80m (UK), 81m, 7245 feet
35mm film, colour
English
An American fantasy film directed by Larry Carroll.
Plot Summary
A samurai is frozen in the 16th century and revived by scientists 400 years later. Confused by his new surroundings, he wanders off into Los Angeles, pursued by the scientists, th epolice and a vengeful street gang…
Credits
Crew
Director: Larry Carroll
Albert Band International Productions Inc, Empire Pictures, Harkham Productions Inc
Executive Producers: Albert Band, Arthur H. Maslansky, Efrem Harkham, Uri Harkham
Producer: Charles Band
Line Producer: Peter Manoogian
Associate Producer: Gordon W. Gregory
Associate Producer (Japanese Unit): Mieko Bercovici
Script: Tim Curnen
Director of Photography: Mac Ahlberg
Editor: Brad Arensman
Music: Richard Band
Sound Mixer: Doug Arnold
Costume Designer: Kathie Clark
Make Up/Hair: Karen Kubek, Vera Yurtchuk
Special Effects Make-up: Bob Short
Mechanical Special Effects: Roger George
Production Designers: Pamela B. Warner, Robert Howland
Cast
Hiroshi Fujioka (Yoshi)
John Calvin (Dr Alan Richards)
Janet Julian (Chris Welles)
Charles Lampkin (Willie Walsh)
Frank Schuller (Detective Berger)
Bill Morey (Dr Carl Anderson)
Andy Wood (Dr Pete Denza)
Robert Kino (Professor Takagi)
Joan Foley (Ellie West)
Peter Liapis (Johnny Tooth)
Mike Kobayashi (Chidori)
Toshijo Obata (Japanese officer)
Rob Narita (boy skier)
Lynn Kuratomi (girl skier)
Chris Caputo (Tom Jenks)
Simmy Bow (Volker)
J. Bill Jones (Officer Jones)
Alan Lachaumette (Police Officer)
Phil Rubenstein (Detective Carlysle)
Casey Brown (prostitute)
Jeffrey Byron, Leslie Wing (special video appearances)
Alternative Titles
Il ritorno del samurai – Italy
Swordkill – UK (video)
Tappava miekka – Finland
References
Periodicals
- Écran Fantastique, L no.47 (July 1984) p.15 – review
- Monthly Film Bulletin vol.52 no.613 (February 1985) p.57 – credits, synopsis, review (by Kim Newman)
- Screen International no.394 (14 May 1983) p.85 – advertisment
- Variety 26 October 1983 (USA) – note
- Variety 10 October 1984 p.16 (USA) – credits, review (by Strat)
