Samurai Cowboy
“When the Far East meets the Wild West”
Synopsis
When his best friend dies of an heart attack due to permanent stress at work, the Japanese businessman Yutaka Soto quits and fulfills himself a dream: he buys a ranch in Montana to live on. However the ranch turns out to be due for demolition and the welcome by the people is less than friendly: Hotel owner Cord Wingate wanted the ranch himself and now sabotages Yutaka. Only veterinarian Jessy and an old Cowboy help him. -- Tom Zoerner
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Samurai Cowboy - Music by Osamu Kitajima
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Keusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Keusch, Deborah Tilton
- Original Score
- Osamu Kitajima
- Original Title
- Samurai Cowboy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Den Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Keusch
Michael Keusch, Deborah Tilton
Osamu Kitajima
Les Krizsan
Peter Svab
Lance H. Robbins, Robert Vince
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Benjamin
Production Design
Michael Keusch
Director
Michael Keusch
Writer
Deborah Tilton
Writer
Robert Vince
Producer
Osamu Kitajima
Original Music Composer
Peter Svab
Editor
Les Krizsan
Director of Photography
Terry Haws
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai Cowboy
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What is Samurai Cowboy about?
When his best friend dies of an heart attack due to permanent stress at work, the Japanese businessman Yutaka Soto quits and fulfills himself a dream: he buys a ranch in Montana to live on. However the ranch turns out to be due for demolition and the welcome by the people is less than friendly: Hotel owner Cord Wingate wanted the ranch himself and now sabotages Yutaka. Only veterinarian Jessy and an old Cowboy help him. -- Tom Zoerner
Who directed Samurai Cowboy?
Samurai Cowboy was directed by Michael Keusch.
Who stars in Samurai Cowboy?
The principal cast of Samurai Cowboy includes Hiromi Go, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Conrad, Matt McCoy, Conchata Ferrell.
When was Samurai Cowboy released and how long is it?
Samurai Cowboy was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Samurai Cowboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai Cowboy was composed by Osamu Kitajima.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai Cowboy?
Samurai Cowboy holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).