Sword of Heaven
Synopsis
A Japanese policeman in Los Angeles uses an ancient magic sword to battle killers and an extortion ring.
Top Cast
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Tadashi Yamashita
Tadashi Kiresowa
Mel Novak
Major Dirk St. Jones
Bill Wallace
Butch
Gerry Gibson
Patrick
Venus Jones
Molly
Deke Anderson
Guard at Pat's House
Jerry Baxter
Martial Arts Fighter
Chris Casamassa
Martial Arts Trainee
Lou Casamassa
Martial Arts Trainer
William Christopher Ford
Soldier (as Christopher Paul Ford)
William Ghent
Toshiro
Lyle Glazer
Bar Patron (as Lyle Morse)
Fiona Guinnes
Amanda
Wynston A. Jones
Cal Johnson
Sidney S. Liufau
Martial Arts Fighter (as Sid Liusau)
Frederick Long
Construction Worker
Crystal Shaw Martell
Adele
Mika Quintard
Satoko
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Meyers
- Screenplay & Story
- Britt Lomond, James Bruner, William O'Hagan, Joseph J. Randazzo
- Original Score
- Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- Sword of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Meyers
Britt Lomond, James Bruner, William O'Hagan, Joseph J. Randazzo
Christopher L. Stone
Warren Chadwick
Joseph J. Randazzo
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Meyers
Director
Britt Lomond
Screenplay
James Bruner
Screenplay
William O'Hagan
Screenplay
Joseph J. Randazzo
Screenplay
Joseph J. Randazzo
Producer
Warren Chadwick
Editor
Jeff Habberstad
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Hannerstad
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sword of Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sword of Heaven about?
A Japanese policeman in Los Angeles uses an ancient magic sword to battle killers and an extortion ring.
Who directed Sword of Heaven?
Sword of Heaven was directed by Byron Meyers.
Who stars in Sword of Heaven?
The principal cast of Sword of Heaven includes Tadashi Yamashita, Mel Novak, Bill Wallace, Gerry Gibson, Venus Jones.
When was Sword of Heaven released and how long is it?
Sword of Heaven was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Sword of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sword of Heaven was composed by Christopher L. Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sword of Heaven?
Sword of Heaven holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).