Fist of the North Star
北斗の拳
“An epic assault on the senses!”
Synopsis
After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro...
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Fist of the North Star (1986) 北斗の拳 - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-10
Top Cast
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Akira Kamiya
Kenshirô (voice)
Yuriko Yamamoto
Yuria (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Raoh (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Jagi (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Shin (voice)
Kaneto Shiozawa
Rei (voice)
Tomiko Suzuki
Lin (voice)
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Bat (voice)
Arisa Andô
Airi (voice)
Junji Chiba
Ryûken (voice)
Junpei Takiguchi
Heart (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Uighur (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Zeed (voice)
Hiroshi Otake
Jackal (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Fox (voice)
Takeshi Watabe
Kiba Daiō (voice)
Joji Yanami
Galf (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Elder Ukoku (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toyoo Ashida
- Screenplay & Story
- Susumu Takaku, Tetsuo Hara, Yoshiyuki Okamura
- Original Score
- Katsuhisa Hattori
- Original Title
- 北斗の拳
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Shueisha, Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toyoo Ashida
Susumu Takaku, Tetsuo Hara, Yoshiyuki Okamura
Katsuhisa Hattori
Department Leadership Roster
Toyoo Ashida
Director
Susumu Takaku
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fist of the North Star
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What is Fist of the North Star about?
After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro...
Who directed Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star was directed by Toyoo Ashida.
Who stars in Fist of the North Star?
The principal cast of Fist of the North Star includes Akira Kamiya, Yuriko Yamamoto, Kenji Utsumi, Chikao Ohtsuka, Toshio Furukawa.
When was Fist of the North Star released and how long is it?
Fist of the North Star was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Fist of the North Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fist of the North Star was composed by Katsuhisa Hattori.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).