Fist of the North Star
“A Legendary Warrior Battles Against The Forces Of Evil.”
Synopsis
From the immensely popular FIST OF THE NORTH STAR comic book series, comes a new hero. The fate of mankind rests with superhuman warrior Kenshiro who roams the wastelands of the future waging a battle against overwhelming evil. With the spiritual guidance of his dead father, Kenshiro fights to free his stolen love from the brutal tyrant Lord Shin. Through his struggle he must confront his destiny.
Top Cast
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Gary Daniels
Kenshirô
Malcolm McDowell
Ryuken
Costas Mandylor
Lord Shin
Downtown Julie Brown
Charlie
Dante Basco
Bat
Nalona Herron
Lynn
William L. Nagle
Miner
Clint Howard
Stalin
Andre Rosey Brown
Sandman
Paulo Tocha
Stone
Chris Penn
Jackal
Tracey Walter
Paul McCarthy
Rowena Guinness
Jill McCarthy
Isako Washio
Julia
Melvin Van Peebles
Asher
Tony Halme
Kemp
Nils Allen Stewart
Zeed
Darryl Chan
Novak
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Randel
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Atkins, Tony Randel
- Original Score
- Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- Fist of the North Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- First Look International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Randel
Peter Atkins, Tony Randel
Christopher L. Stone
Jacques Haitkin
Sonny Baskin
Aki Komine, Mark Yellen, Zane W. Levitt, Taka Ichise
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Randel
Director
Aki Komine
Producer
Mark Yellen
Producer
Peter Atkins
Writer
Tony Randel
Writer
Rocky Capella
Stunt Coordinator
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Sonny Baskin
Editor
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
From the immensely popular FIST OF THE NORTH STAR comic book series, comes a new hero. The fate of mankind rests with superhuman warrior Kenshiro who roams the wastelands of the future waging a battle against overwhelming evil. With the spiritual guidance of his dead father, Kenshiro fights to free his stolen love from the brutal tyrant Lord Shin. Through his struggle he must confront his destiny.
Who directed Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star was directed by Tony Randel.
Who stars in Fist of the North Star?
The principal cast of Fist of the North Star includes Gary Daniels, Malcolm McDowell, Costas Mandylor, Downtown Julie Brown, Dante Basco.
When was Fist of the North Star released and how long is it?
Fist of the North Star was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
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 Christopher L. Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star 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.).