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Film / 1984
Ghost Warrior
Directed by
J. Larry Carroll
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
The story
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
Cast
Hiroshi FujiokaYoshimitsu
John CalvinDoctor Alan Richards
Janet JulianChris Welles
Charles LampkinWillie Walsh
Frank SchullerDetective Berger
Bill MoreyDoctor Carl Anderson
Andy WoodDoctor Pete Denza
Robert KinoProfessor Takagi
Joan FoleyEllie West
Peter LiapisJohnny Tooth
Mieko KobayashiChidori
Toshishiro ObataJapanese Officer
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Rob NaritaBoy Skier
Lynn KuratomiGirl Skier
Chris CaputoTom Jenks
Simmy BowVolker
William JonesOfficer Jones
Alan LachaumettePolice Officer
Phil RubensteinDetective Carlysle
Casey BrownProstitute
Jerry TondoSushi Chef
Wallace UchidaAssistant Sushi Chef
Miko IshikawaSushi Waitress
Leslie WingSushi Bar Customer #1
Michael Denis BroxSushi Bar Customer #2
Al BerryHelicopter Pilot
Larry CedarHelicopter Observer
Melvin JonesGang Member
Rock A. WalkerGang Member
Tony TravisGang Member
Charles RingaGang Member
Anthony LeonardiGang Member
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