American Samurai
Synopsis
A martial artist working as a reporter tries to track down his family’s sword passed down by his adopted Japanese father. He soon finds himself fighting for his life in a brutal underground tournament.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- John Corcoran
- Original Score
- Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Robbie Patton
- Original Title
- American Samurai
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Global Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Firstenberg
John Corcoran
Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Robbie Patton
David Gurfinkel
Shlomo Hazan, Sebastian Serrell-Watts
Allan Greenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Firstenberg
Director
John Corcoran
Screenplay
Shlomo Hazan
Editor
Sebastian Serrell-Watts
Editor
Craig Stuart Garfinkle
Original Music Composer
Allan Greenblatt
Producer
Robbie Patton
Original Music Composer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Samurai
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What is American Samurai about?
A martial artist working as a reporter tries to track down his family’s sword passed down by his adopted Japanese father. He soon finds himself fighting for his life in a brutal underground tournament.
Who directed American Samurai?
American Samurai was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
Who stars in American Samurai?
The principal cast of American Samurai includes David Bradley, Mark Dacascos, Rex Ryon, Valarie Trapp, John Fujioka.
When was American Samurai released and how long is it?
American Samurai was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for American Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Samurai was composed by Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Robbie Patton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Samurai?
American Samurai holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).