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Samurai Cop
Directed byAmir Shervan
Written byAmir Shervan
StarringRobert Z'Dar

Matt Hannon

Mark Frazer

Samurai Cop is a 1991 action thriller directed and written by Amir Shervan and starring Robert Z'Dar, Matt Hannon, and Jannis Farley.

The film was never released theatrically and has since attained a cult appeal. A sequel is to be released in 2015.

Plot

A police officer trained in martial arts is asked to aid a police department fight a Yakuza gang operating in their jurisdiction.

Cast

Production

Filming took place over several months from June 1990. When actor Hannon had considered shooting to be finished, he had his hair cut short, only to be told that further shooting was to be done. Director Shervan obtained a wig for the actor, which can be seen in several close up shots throughout the movie.[1]

References

  1. ^ Azevedo, Jeremy (10 September 2014). "We Met the Star of 'Samurai Cop', One of the Best (and Worst) Action Movies of All Time". Vice.com. Vice (magazine). Retrieved 16 February 2014.